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YH06 KFJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 84,343 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,066 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 81,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,946 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,463 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,918 miles

n/s/r tyre in poor condition (cracking) advise changing

Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre in poor condition (cracking) advise changing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,030 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,982 miles

osr caliper handbrake lever stiff

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,903 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,995 miles

front pads low

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,308 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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YH06 KFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH06 KFJ, 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 YH06 KFJ registered?

YH06 KFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is YH06 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH06 KFJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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