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BK06 UXT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,513 mi
Last recorded79,513 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,513 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 79,507 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All 4 brake calipers wet but not leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2021 76,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH ON ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STARTING TO SWELL UNDER COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 70,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear condensation in lamp

Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,218 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken.pipe secure and not blown

Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,218 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken.pipe secure and not blown

Pass 23 Apr 2018 62,410 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 62,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,680 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread damaged slightly as well (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear condensation in tail lamp

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,054 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn

water in offside rear lamp

Pass 18 Apr 2014 46,367 miles

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 36,357 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,160 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade partially torn

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,759 miles

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

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

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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BK06 UXT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BK06 UXT, 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 BK06 UXT registered?

BK06 UXT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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