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YX06 YBA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,876 mi
Last recorded99,876 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 YBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,876 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 99,083 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 92,445 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,618 miles

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,329 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 85,329 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,709 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 79,992 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,478 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 63,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,092 miles

2 LED's not working on 3rd brake light

front tyres wearing unevenly

offside wiper blade split

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,672 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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YX06 YBA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX06 YBA, 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 YX06 YBA registered?

YX06 YBA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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