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YD06 RDB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,016 mi
Last recorded77,016 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 RDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 77,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 75,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,364 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 72,364 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,114 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 64,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 61,401 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,092 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

EXHAUST SLEEVE HAS EXCESS CORROSION

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,869 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,888 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 36,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,453 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 26,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,602 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 23,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,392 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 19,388 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,844 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2009 10,795 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 RDB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD06 RDB registered?

YD06 RDB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2006.

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