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YH06 UYU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 UYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside some play in inner rack end ball joint

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,240 miles

Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running from flexi hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running from flexi hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 69,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running from flexi hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running from flexi hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,449 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2020 62,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,707 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 48,892 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 48,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,075 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,975 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 43,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 39,883 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 39,883 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 34,767 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 34,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,512 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 24,275 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,742 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 UYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YH06 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

YH06 UYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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The MOT history for YH06 UYU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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