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YK06 XSJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,067 mi
Last recorded104,067 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 XSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,067 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,745 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on

Fail 13 Jul 2017 96,745 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,231 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 1 Jul 2016 89,231 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,777 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 80,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 80,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,704 miles

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

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

offaide rear tyre slightly distorted

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,290 miles

near side front suspention top bearing slightly noisey

Fail 13 Aug 2012 63,290 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side front suspention top bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Aug 2011 54,082 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 54,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,205 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,731 miles

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

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

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 XSJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK06 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

YK06 XSJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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