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YY55 NTA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,467 mi
Last recorded94,467 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 NTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 94,467 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 94,445 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 93,332 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 93,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 91,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 90,474 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,100 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,205 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,921 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 67,921 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,184 miles

Light corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,170 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,417 miles

front wiper smearing lightly

middle exhaust mountion loose

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,564 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 28 Feb 2011 39,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,754 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 24,483 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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YY55 NTA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY55 NTA, 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 YY55 NTA registered?

YY55 NTA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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