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YH06 VWE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,145 mi
Last recorded130,145 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 VWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2023 130,145 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke from tail pope (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 128,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front strut top worn

Fail 18 Mar 2021 128,263 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front strut top worn

Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,387 miles

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))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 115,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 May 2018 115,032 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both insurcure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2017 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2017 105,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 96,562 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 89,364 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 89,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,578 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 82,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,190 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2012 61,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre bracket corroded and weakened

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,615 miles

exhaust centre bracket corroded and weakened

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,580 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,399 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 VWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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