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YE06 XAL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

91,708 mi
Last recorded91,708 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 91,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 90,455 miles

Nearside Front Spring rusted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 90,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Spring rusted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 90,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated badly rusted (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,666 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Fail 2 Nov 2023 89,490 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OFF SIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED UNDER VEHICLE FRONT AND REAR NEAR SIDE NEEDS TO BE WEILDED AND INNER ARCH REPLACED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,096 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 83,096 miles

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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,145 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 71,145 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 62,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 61,561 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 58,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid done (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,519 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 53,188 miles

Engine MID light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

exhaust centre mounting bracket loose

Fail 18 May 2017 53,188 miles

Engine MID light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre mounting bracket loose

Pass 20 May 2016 49,410 miles

n/s mirror loose

exhaust centre mounting loose

Fail 20 May 2016 49,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre mounting loose

n/s mirror loose

Pass 20 May 2015 45,990 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2014 42,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 May 2014 42,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 37,542 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 33,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2010 23,612 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 23,612 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 18,682 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 XAL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAL, 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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What year was YE06 XAL registered?

YE06 XAL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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