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YT06 JPX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,753 mi
Last recorded96,753 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 JPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 96,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured,possibly been binding free at test

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

Offside headlight getting cloudy

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

Fail 11 May 2023 96,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured,possibly been binding free at test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlight getting cloudy

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

Pass 20 May 2022 90,280 miles

ADVISE: Rubber boots on Front Track Rod Ends ,x2 and Lower Ball Joints x2 Slight perished /splitting

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: all brake discs are worn/ corroded/ scored on both faces due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE: os/f headlight lens is misting up (pattern ok at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: all four tyres are showing slight cracking/perishing in treads/edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 90,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear os wingmirror glass is broken excessively/ not there (3.3 (c))

ADVISE: Rubber boots on Front Track Rod Ends ,x2 and Lower Ball Joints x2 Slight perished /splitting

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: all brake discs are worn/ corroded/ scored on both faces due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE: os/f headlight lens is misting up (pattern ok at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: all four tyres are showing slight cracking/perishing in treads/edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 89,950 miles

ADVISE Front brake discs slight corroded /scored on inner faces

ADVISE Rubber boots on Front Track Rod Ends ,x2 and Lower Ball Joints x2 Slight perished /splitting

Offside Front Door mirror housing slight damaged /loose

Fail 13 Jul 2021 89,943 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber boot split and leaking grease to excess at small end of boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE Front brake discs slight corroded /scored on inner faces

ADVISE Rubber boots on Front Track Rod Ends ,x2 and Lower Ball Joints x2 Slight perished /splitting

Offside Front Door mirror housing slight damaged /loose

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 78,827 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 78,827 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 72,656 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,880 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 56,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,835 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,400 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,775 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 42,704 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 37,688 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,959 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,541 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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YT06 JPX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT06 JPX, 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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YT06 JPX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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