2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · EX06 YNK
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 81,260 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX06 YNK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 81,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX06 YNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (EX06 YNK) between March 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Steering (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
EX06 YNK Mileage History
- 13/03/20099,855 mi
- 02/03/201018,302 mi+8,447 mi
- 15/04/201127,038 mi+8,736 mi
- 02/05/201239,259 mi+12,221 mi
- 02/05/201239,260 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/201347,131 mi+7,871 mi
- 30/09/201347,131 mi
- 28/08/201451,554 mi+4,423 mi
- 28/08/201451,554 mi
- 08/08/201555,957 mi+4,403 mi
- 08/08/201658,292 mi+2,335 mi
- 08/08/201760,254 mi+1,962 mi
- 03/08/201866,124 mi+5,870 mi
- 03/08/201866,124 mi
- 01/08/201967,802 mi+1,678 mi
- 14/08/202068,623 mi+821 mi
- 23/08/202169,461 mi+838 mi
- 23/08/202169,461 mi
- 25/08/202276,145 mi+6,684 mi
- 07/09/202276,146 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/202377,814 mi+1,668 mi
- 31/08/202377,914 mi+100 mi
- 09/08/202478,670 mi+756 mi
- 19/08/202579,732 mi+1,062 mi
- 19/08/202579,732 mi
- 20/08/202681,260 mi+1,528 mi
Average of roughly 4,095 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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