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AF06 YZJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,088 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 103,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,915 miles

Eml on

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,725 miles

Offside wiper securing clip broken

centre exhaust mount loose

eml light on

Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,352 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

o/s front cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,271 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 55,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2012 49,454 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,454 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 44,090 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,090 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,421 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

center exhaust mounting broken but does support exhaust

off side front tyre feathered on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YZJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YZJ, 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 AF06 YZJ registered?

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

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