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BG06 DXX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,383 mi
Last recorded52,383 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 DXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 52,383 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 47,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

age related cracking and perishing to both front tyres

corrosion to both front brake pipes

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to nearside front suspension coil spring

reverse light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2024 47,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

age related cracking and perishing to both front tyres

corrosion to both front brake pipes

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to nearside front suspension coil spring

reverse light not working

Pass 24 May 2023 44,923 miles

age related cracking and perishing to both front tyres

age related cracking and perishing to offside rear tyre and wearing low on edges

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

corrosion to nearside front suspension coil spring

minor corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2022 42,554 miles

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Fail 20 May 2022 42,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 5 May 2021 40,813 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroding

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has age related cracks

Fail 4 May 2021 40,813 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear brake pipes corroding

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 29 May 2020 38,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor age related cracking and perishing to offside rear tyre

minor corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,487 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 30,554 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 28,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,585 miles

N/S/R Tyre Cracking Outer Sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,966 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,688 miles

All tyres slightly cracked in treads still ok.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,835 miles

All tyres slightly cracked in treads still ok.

Childs seat fitted nearside rear.

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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BG06 DXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG06 DXX, 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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BG06 DXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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