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BG06 ZDT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,226 mi
Last recorded72,226 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 ZDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 72,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 71,118 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 69,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 67,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,039 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,085 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 60,768 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 55,330 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,993 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,161 miles

Rear tyres are cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2013 37,989 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,989 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,870 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,759 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 23,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 18,103 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 ZDT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BG06 ZDT, 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 BG06 ZDT registered?

BG06 ZDT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 June 2006.

Is BG06 ZDT safe to buy?

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