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BG06 XME

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

122,990 mi
Last recorded122,990 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 122,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 117,615 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres starting to crack between tread

Fail 28 Nov 2023 117,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s mirror broken

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres starting to crack between tread

Pass 8 Dec 2022 111,014 miles

n/s/f outer door mirror damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2022 110,795 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 103,593 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 103,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 86,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 77,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 77,788 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,296 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 75,296 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edges 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edges 2m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 71,510 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edges 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edges 2m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,178 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,178 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 62,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,751 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,957 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,512 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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BG06 XME is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XME, 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 XME is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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