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YS06 VBP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,873 mi
Last recorded116,873 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 116,873 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 116,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 110,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 110,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 107,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,348 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,961 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,345 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

n/s/r tyre tread cracking and un-even wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread cracking and worn on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2016 96,333 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

engine oil on min

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

n/s/r tyre tread cracking and un-even wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread cracking and worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,587 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

front brake imbalance

high level stop light inop

internal headlight adjustment, re-check aim

Fail 16 Dec 2015 91,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe clamps broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty not turning off (1.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

front brake imbalance

high level stop light inop

internal headlight adjustment, re-check aim

o/s wiper smearing

Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,293 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,820 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 84,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,815 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,603 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,465 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 57,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,671 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 VBP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS06 VBP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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