MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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 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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine cover fitted
exhaust corroded
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
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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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.
Is YS06 VBP safe to buy?
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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