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YF06 WCW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,597 mi
Last recorded114,597 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 WCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 102,408 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 102,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,801 miles

advise offside front tyre is slightly wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2016 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise offside front tyre is slightly wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,383 miles

can not see brake fluid level

near side mirror insecure

number plate light slightly dull

sheilds fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 55,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

can not see brake fluid level

near side mirror insecure

number plate light slightly dull

sheilds fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 49,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,062 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

osf tyre cracked in tread

Fail 22 Jun 2013 39,061 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

osf tyre cracked in tread

Fail 30 Jun 2012 37,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 37,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,022 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 30,956 miles

high level brake lamp inoperative

Fail 3 Jul 2010 30,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,148 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 27,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 WCW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YF06 WCW, 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 WCW registered?

YF06 WCW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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