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YF06 XCD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,250 mi
Last recorded71,250 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 XCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 71,250 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 71,243 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 69,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and off side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 66,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,953 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 63,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Mar 2022 60,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,899 miles

Rear silencer rusty.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,690 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,752 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,626 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,794 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,286 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,091 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 XCD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

YF06 XCD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is YF06 XCD safe to buy?

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