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YF06 NXB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,255 mi
Last recorded136,255 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 NXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 136,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 136,190 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

Pass 23 Feb 2022 135,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 126,750 miles

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 126,484 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 122,149 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 122,149 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 117,491 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 112,306 miles

Both front arm bushes are perished

N/S/F ball joint has slight play

N/S/F drum stick has play

Rear brake pads are 3mm

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 107,098 miles

heavy lip on front discs, pads approx 2/3 worn

n/s/f rack knucle worn and has play, advise replacement soon

o/s/f caliper park brake arm not returning by a long way

o/s/f rm w/bone bush starting to pull from bond

service lamp on

Fail 6 Nov 2014 107,098 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

coil lamp flashing

heavy lip on front discs, pads approx 2/3 worn

n/s/f rack knucle worn and has play, advise replacement soon

o/s/f caliper park brake arm not returning by a long way

o/s/f rm w/bone bush starting to pull from bond

service lamp on

Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 101,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,338 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 88,152 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,403 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,036 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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YF06 NXB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF06 NXB, 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 YF06 NXB registered?

YF06 NXB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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