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YH06 UZC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 UZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2016 146,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear unable to open boot and examine boot floor form inside

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 129,868 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 129,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 116,580 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 116,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,910 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 100,910 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal slightly spongy

off side door mirror indicator cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2012 87,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal slightly spongy

off side door mirror indicator cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,036 miles

N/S/F Brake pad warning light wire cut bringing on pad light. brake pads 75% worn.

Slight oil leak from O/S/F drive shaft oil seal.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 72,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F Brake pad warning light wire cut bringing on pad light. brake pads 75% worn.

Slight oil leak from O/S/F drive shaft oil seal.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,964 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 58,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,268 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)

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 UZC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UZC, 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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YH06 UZC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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