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AV06 UZA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,353 mi
Last recorded135,353 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 UZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs have slight corrosion to the inner faces

Pass 26 Aug 2016 127,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,132 miles

Exhaust c/o emissions on upper limit

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 20 Aug 2015 120,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust c/o emissions on upper limit

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,306 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 102,265 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,265 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 20 Mar 2012 93,377 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 93,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,237 miles

Front brake pads low on nearside

O/s/f shock asborber dust cover deteriated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,984 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 42,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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 UZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AV06 UZA, 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 UZA registered?

AV06 UZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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