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AX06 AXU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,827 mi
Last recorded99,827 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 AXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,827 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 99,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 92,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 89,670 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,743 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 86,743 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2021 86,723 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 84,540 miles

Engine breather pipe missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust emissions only just met on long idle

Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 82,187 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,931 miles

engine management warning light on

front brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 26 May 2016 77,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,734 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,589 miles

Both front tyre close to limit and wearing on inner edge

Both rear tyres close to limit

Front brake pads low

Wipers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,521 miles

both rear tyre treads are wearing low

centre exhaust mount broken

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,260 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 6 Jul 2012 49,151 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,998 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,945 miles

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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AX06 AXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX06 AXU, 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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AX06 AXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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