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YY06 UGX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,098 mi
Last recorded138,098 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 UGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 138,098 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 138,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 127,253 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

auxiliary drive belt cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2021 127,253 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

auxiliary drive belt cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,322 miles

Auxiliary belt perishing

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing and distorted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 112,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Auxiliary belt perishing

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing and distorted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,218 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 80,950 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 67,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight blow in centre joint not excesive at point of test

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,659 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight blow in centre joint not excesive at point of test

Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,994 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,082 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,112 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,665 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,238 miles

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

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 UGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY06 UGX, 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 YY06 UGX registered?

YY06 UGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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