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YS06 NYB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,480 mi
Last recorded126,480 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 NYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 126,480 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill heavily corroded and holed within 30cm of a suspension component mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill heavily corroded and holed within 30cm of a suspension component mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust clamp / sleeve heavily corroded and fractured

Central Exhaust mounting fractured / broken

Nearside Front Brake back plate heavily corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill heavily corroded and holed but not structural or within 30cm of a suspension component mounting

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked / damaged

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill heavily corroded and holed but not structural or within 30cm of a suspension component mounting

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated and separating from suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Heavily condensated / has water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting fractured / broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 123,529 miles

Central Exhaust clamp / sleeve heavily corroded and fractured

Central Exhaust mounting fractured / broken

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake backplate heavily corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Sill heavily corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a suspension component mounting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked / damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm at lowest point (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Sill heavily corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a suspension component mounting

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensated / has water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting fractured / broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,405 miles

Central Exhaust clamp / sleeve heavily corroded / fractured but not resulting in a leak of exhaust gases

Central Exhaust mounting bracket fractured / broken (System still secure)

Nearside Front Brake backplate heavily corroded / deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Sill heavily corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a suspension component mounting

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked / damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Sill heavily corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a suspension component mounting

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensated / has water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic cover loose / insecure in engine bay

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket fractured / broken (System still secure)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,365 miles

Central Exhaust mount fractured but system still secure

Nearside Front Brake backplate heavily corroded / deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill excessively corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a suspension mounting component

Nearside Front Top mount has slight lift / play

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked / damaged but not showing a white light to rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.50mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Sill excessively corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a suspension mounting component

Offside Front Top mount has slight lift / play

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lamp lens condensated

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

Plastic cover loose in engine bay

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2023 114,364 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mount fractured but system still secure

Nearside Front Brake backplate heavily corroded / deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill excessively corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a suspension mounting component

Nearside Front Top mount has slight lift / play

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked / damaged but not showing a white light to rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Sill excessively corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a suspension mounting component

Offside Front Top mount has slight lift / play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.50mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lamp lens condensated

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

Plastic cover loose in engine bay

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2022 109,298 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective *Broken Away, Still Secure* (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Arch Liner (Front) Section Damaged / Loose

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded & Holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Approx. 1.8mm. Perished & Outer Sidewall Scrubbed* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded & Poor Damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Approx. 2.5mm Remaining* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake Back Plate Corroded Away

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Sill Corroded & Holed

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded & Poor Damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Headlining Hanging Loose Affecting View To Rear

Slight Wear / Lift In N/S/F & O/S/F Top Suspension Mountings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *Stonechip* (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 109,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective *Broken Away, Still Secure* (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Arch Liner (Front) Section Damaged / Loose

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded & Holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Approx. 1.8mm. Perished & Outer Sidewall Scrubbed* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded & Poor Damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Approx. 2.5mm Remaining* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake Back Plate Corroded Away

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Sill Corroded & Holed

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded & Poor Damping (5.3.2 (b))

Slight Wear / Lift In N/S/F & O/S/F Top Suspension Mountings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *Stonechip* (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 102,501 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded / broken away (Security OK) (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Nearside Front Inner arch liner (Front) section damaged / loose

Nearside Front Tyre approx 2.5 mm @ lowest point & perished / scrubbed on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded & poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished & approx 3.5 mm @ lowest point

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded away

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded & poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Rear headlining hanging loose affecting view to rear

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

•Slight wear / lift in N/S/F & O/S/F Top suspension mountings

Fail 26 Jul 2021 102,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded / broken away (Security OK) (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Nearside Front Inner arch liner (Front) section damaged / loose

Nearside Front Tyre approx 2.5 mm @ lowest point & perished / scrubbed on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded & poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished & approx 3.5 mm @ lowest point

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

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded away

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded & poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily "Twisted" (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear headlining hanging loose affecting view to rear

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

•Slight wear / lift in N/S/F & O/S/F Top suspension mountings

Pass 14 Aug 2019 88,500 miles

2 x Rear & O/S/F Coil springs corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

O/S/F Brake back plate corroded

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

•Front exhaust heat shield insecure

•Fuel cap sealing washer perishing

•Slight wear / lift in N/S/F & O/S/F Top suspension mountings

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,269 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Slight wear / lift in N/S/F & O/S/R Top suspension mountings

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 83,238 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight wear / lift in N/S/F & O/S/R Top suspension mountings

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,683 miles

2 x Front wheel bearings noisy

Fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x2 (2.5.A.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,103 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 62,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,013 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,209 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 55,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,522 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 43,076 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,076 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,546 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 36,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,677 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 24,677 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,377 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 21,377 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NYB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 NYB, 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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YS06 NYB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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