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BF06 WAA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,845 mi
Last recorded97,845 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 WAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 97,845 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 97,841 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 97,297 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,672 miles

Near side rear outer sill is getting corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 96,672 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Near side rear outer sill is getting corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,843 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,031 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to all components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 88,989 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 83,293 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 83,285 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,578 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 61,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s outer sill damage

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,977 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,694 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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BF06 WAA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF06 WAA, 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 BF06 WAA registered?

BF06 WAA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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