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YS06 FGC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,500 mi
Last recorded95,500 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 FGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,500 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 94,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic Coating Swelling. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,088 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area Body Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area Body Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Tread, 3mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic Coating Swelling. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,456 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,429 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded broken off but exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,351 miles

Central Exhaust centre hanger corroded and broken off in places but still secure.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 74,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,745 miles

High level brake light not working.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,951 miles

High level brake lamp inop

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,988 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,524 miles

Front brake discs slightly rough

Nearside front indicator broken

No grease on front or rear brake pads

Pass 13 May 2011 24,522 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,642 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 19,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YS06 FGC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YS06 FGC, 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 YS06 FGC registered?

YS06 FGC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is YS06 FGC safe to buy?

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