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AF06 YYE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,630 mi
Last recorded90,630 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 90,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,924 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod. ()

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded slight corrosion on top of spring (pig tail) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion on top of spring (pig tail) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap/sealing device slightly perished.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 82,922 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod. ()

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded slight corrosion on top of spring (pig tail) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion on top of spring (pig tail) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap/sealing device slightly perished.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,868 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 76,868 miles

Nearside Front 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 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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,404 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 70,388 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,138 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,634 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,474 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,008 miles

both rear tyres perished and in poor condition.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,216 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 29,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 26,007 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 25,670 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 25,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,570 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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AF06 YYE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF06 YYE, 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 YYE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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