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AD06 YWN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,266 mi
Last recorded50,266 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 YWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 50,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2025 50,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2024 39,854 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,854 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 30,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 29,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 29,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 24,988 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 22,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,339 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 19,336 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,707 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 17,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,960 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,927 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,356 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 13,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 12,372 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,253 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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AD06 YWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AD06 YWN, 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 AD06 YWN registered?

AD06 YWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is AD06 YWN safe to buy?

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