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YN06 YZP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,416 mi
Last recorded61,416 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN06 YZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 61,416 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 57,288 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 53,764 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 50,214 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 46,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,925 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,049 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,571 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,041 miles

Front service brake imbalance evident

Fail 14 Jun 2016 27,041 miles

Front service brake imbalance evident

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers fouling on skuttle pannell

Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade damaged

offside front tyre outer side wall cracking/perishing

Fail 16 Jun 2014 24,861 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade damaged

offside front tyre outer side wall cracking/perishing

Pass 29 May 2013 23,394 miles

Front drivers seat forward tilt inop.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,170 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,354 miles

headlamp aim on lower limit.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 20,354 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

epc warning lamp on.

headlamp aim on lower limit.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,013 miles

front service brake inbalance evident

left and right side dipped headlamp aim upper limit

left and right side front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,342 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YN06 YZP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YN06 YZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN06 YZP registered?

YN06 YZP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YN06 YZP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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