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YS06 FWV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,931 mi
Last recorded116,931 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 FWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 116,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,295 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,845 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front Wiper blades split at ends

Pass 30 Mar 2019 107,684 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 107,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,587 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 99,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,177 miles

slight play in n/side steering rack inner joint.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,819 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,174 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 59,617 miles

both rear tyres perishing

child fitted to n/s/r (unable to check seatbelt)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,794 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,294 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,004 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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YS06 FWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YS06 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

YS06 FWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is YS06 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS06 FWV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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