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AK06 MPV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,049 mi
Last recorded88,049 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 MPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Offside Outer Sill panel is badly corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 85,047 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Sill panel is badly corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 79,187 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust centre bracket is broken but system is still supported

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber protection cover is in poor condition

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,855 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,360 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,100 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,256 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 53,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated and blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 43,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 43,882 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,846 miles

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

Front tyres bald on inner edge

Front wiper blades poor condition

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

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,712 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 23,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,562 miles

All tyres perished and cracked and in poor condition

Front brake discs very rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,532 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,156 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 20,156 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,828 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK06 MPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK06 MPV, 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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AK06 MPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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