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YM06 MFO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,514 mi
Last recorded102,514 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 MFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 102,514 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 102,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,568 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 91,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,185 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 82,183 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 73,481 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,497 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 65,548 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 58,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,021 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,188 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,133 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,564 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 33,564 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,705 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 MFO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MFO, 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 YM06 MFO registered?

YM06 MFO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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The MOT history for YM06 MFO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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