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AV06 OSP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,280 mi
Last recorded70,280 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 OSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,280 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 64,696 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 64,561 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 58,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 58,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 52,913 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

nearside rear tyre slight worn / wearing

Fail 9 Sep 2022 52,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

nearside rear tyre slight worn / wearing

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 46,854 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 46,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 41,540 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 41,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 38,205 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,289 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 34,349 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,291 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 32,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2011 29,273 miles

offside front discs scored

tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2010 23,407 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 18,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,969 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 17,969 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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AV06 OSP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc 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 AV06 OSP, 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 AV06 OSP registered?

AV06 OSP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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