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YE06 UMZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,359 mi
Last recorded40,359 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 UMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 40,359 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 36,145 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 36,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 32,428 miles

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

o/sr tyre side wall perrished

Pass 2 May 2012 28,475 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side wall is perrished

Fail 2 May 2012 28,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall is perrished

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,260 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2010 21,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,534 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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YE06 UMZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE06 UMZ, 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 YE06 UMZ registered?

YE06 UMZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is YE06 UMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 UMZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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