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YR06 YEB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,683 mi
Last recorded98,683 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 YEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 98,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,980 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 87,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,913 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 81,913 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 79,852 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 79,656 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,532 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,574 miles

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,534 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 52,534 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 45,642 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,642 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 41,435 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 28,052 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,903 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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YR06 YEB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YR06 YEB, 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 YR06 YEB registered?

YR06 YEB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is YR06 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR06 YEB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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