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BD06 SUZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,753 mi
Last recorded85,753 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 85,753 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,358 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,656 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 82,656 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,192 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,493 miles

Inspected in wet conditions

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 76,610 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,381 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 73,381 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,554 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,328 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre mount not attached but exhaust is still supported

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,927 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 42,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,841 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,651 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 29 Jan 2014 33,651 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,756 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,744 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread pattern

Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,461 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,089 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 21,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 May 2009

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009

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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BD06 SUZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BD06 SUZ, 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 BD06 SUZ registered?

BD06 SUZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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