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B3 VWL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,211 mi
Last recorded65,211 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer side wall and edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in thread and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 65,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer side wall and edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in thread and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2022 64,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both strut top mounts have slight play

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Apr 2020 63,155 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,958 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 56,963 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 56,111 miles

wiperblades split at ends

Pass 2 May 2014 51,804 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,677 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 44,822 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all 4 tyres outer walls perished slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,822 miles

all 4 tyres outer walls perished slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,955 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,106 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,106 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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B3 VWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B3 VWL, 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 B3 VWL registered?

B3 VWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is B3 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VWL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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