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YS06 NVO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,932 mi
Last recorded96,932 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 NVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,932 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust heat sheild

Fail 10 Feb 2025 96,932 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust heat sheild

Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,123 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 94,093 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,071 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 93,071 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 89,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Strut top mounting creaking seizing Requires investigation

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,698 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 85,688 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,441 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,640 miles

both rear calipers/cables return springs missing from calipers

Fail 23 Feb 2018 78,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted rear sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear calipers/cables return springs missing from calipers

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,618 miles

e.m.l lamp on

nsr inner sill corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2017 72,617 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

e.m.l lamp on

nsr inner sill corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,312 miles

Offside Front Shocker top mounting has slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2016 61,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shocker top mounting has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,549 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,549 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,645 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,877 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 NVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YS06 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

YS06 NVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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