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YY06 KWN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,105 mi
Last recorded163,105 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 KWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 163,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 155,185 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 155,182 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 146,798 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 137,902 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 137,902 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 128,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 123,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 123,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 114,213 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 104,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,402 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 66,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,466 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2009 61,395 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

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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YY06 KWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY06 KWN, 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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YY06 KWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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