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YS06 ZVT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,310 mi
Last recorded139,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 ZVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 139,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind bumper (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded behind bumper (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,607 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 130,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking on pump (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 130,598 miles

Emissions not tested engine smoking badly (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 125,465 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 115,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 May 2014 102,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 102,053 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 92,817 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 92,817 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,540 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 79,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,341 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 73,340 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2010 71,506 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,506 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 56,559 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

YS06 ZVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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