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BE03 VLY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,059 mi
Last recorded105,059 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE03 VLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 105,059 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 104,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear hand brake mechanism not returning to stop on caliper stopping self adjuster working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust centre mounting broken from exhaust, front mounting partially corroded through/broken and centre sleeve joiner loose

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,666 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,678 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,300 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating cuts on inner wallof n/s rear tyre not reaching cords

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,793 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 55,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 55,327 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,383 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre tread on 1.6mm limit

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,865 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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BE03 VLY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BE03 VLY, 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 BE03 VLY registered?

BE03 VLY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is BE03 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE03 VLY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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