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YE06 XAF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,286 mi
Last recorded74,286 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 XAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,625 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 66,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,801 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,803 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,328 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack and perish inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,640 miles

Rear both tyres wearing on edges of tread pattern

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,522 miles

both rear tyres badly aged cracked to sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

damage to o/s cill panel

Fail 30 Jun 2016 51,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres badly aged cracked to sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

damage to o/s cill panel

Pass 19 May 2014 44,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 42,457 miles

Both rear tyres showing age related cracking Damage to o/s cill panel

Damage to o/s cill panel

Pass 3 May 2012 38,732 miles

n/s front wiper arm linkeage worn both front tyrese wearing inner and outer edges n/s front tyre close to legal limit centre exhaust support adrift (exhaust secure). o/s front brake binding slightly both rear tyres outer side walls cracking

Fail 3 May 2012 38,731 miles

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

n/s front wiper arm linkeage worn both front tyrese wearing inner and outer edges n/s front tyre close to legal limit centre exhaust support adrift (exhaust secure). o/s front brake binding slightly both rear tyres outer side walls cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,383 miles

n/s front tyre worn inside edge o/s front tyre worn inside and outside edge and close to legal limit

Pass 25 May 2010 28,886 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 15,072 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 XAF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XAF, 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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YE06 XAF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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