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AF06 YHT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,828 mi
Last recorded37,828 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 YHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 37,828 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside is missing and offside is cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front top shock mount has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2018 32,279 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside front lens is missing and offside front is slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front top shock mount has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroding at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front sill is bent and nearside rear outer sill is bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 32,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure none of bulbs work until unit is in certain position then turn off again (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake fluid leaking from between hose and caliper needs investigating (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside front lens is missing and offside front is slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front top shock mount has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroding at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front sill is bent and nearside rear outer sill is bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 29,263 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 29,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,913 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring items

Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,178 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 20,178 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,172 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,318 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 12,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,389 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,560 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AF06 YHT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF06 YHT, 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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AF06 YHT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2006.

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