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YM06 HLG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,336 mi
Last recorded124,336 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 HLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 124,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 124,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 118,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 118,590 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area Front to Back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,842 miles

Exhaust Sleeve Clamps Deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,207 miles

Exhaust Sleeve Clamps Deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 117,199 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Test Aborted (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Sleeve Clamps Deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,603 miles

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 25 Aug 2020 116,592 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both Sides Sill Area (Seat Mountings) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both Sides Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyre's Perishing

Exhaust Rear Sleeve Deteriorated/Broken

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

Nearside Front Brake Pad Warning Wire Broken

Pass 3 Aug 2019 115,630 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 115,630 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,943 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 106,943 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 99,027 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 99,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,399 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,323 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,310 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 79,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,230 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 74,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,772 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 68,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,630 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,327 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,219 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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YM06 HLG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YM06 HLG, 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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YM06 HLG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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