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YK06 LHV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,039 mi
Last recorded78,039 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 LHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 78,039 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 78,039 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,843 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,208 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,544 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,808 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,631 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 35,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,065 miles

Oil leak

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

both front shocker covers deterioted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,662 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,420 miles

BOTH FRONT tyres cracked all-over

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,074 miles

ALL TYRES have cracks on walls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,431 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 22,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 15,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 15,514 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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YK06 LHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YK06 LHV, 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 YK06 LHV registered?

YK06 LHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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