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YD06 GRE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,930 mi
Last recorded108,930 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 GRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,930 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,036 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 106,027 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 103,006 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 103,002 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,928 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 91,436 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,808 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,806 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,344 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,323 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,630 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,753 miles

centre exhaust mount adrift but adequetly secure

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,002 miles

Rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,607 miles

Both sides rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,375 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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YD06 GRE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD06 GRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YD06 GRE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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