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BN06 ZVO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,240 mi
Last recorded109,240 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ZVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 109,240 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,644 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,022 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,185 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 75,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded please keep checked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping out grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe near joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides been sealed up (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted/corroded please keep checked (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn please keep checked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to seep out grease please keep checked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn very near to cords to max limit please keep checked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,380 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 63,321 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,321 miles

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

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 19 Apr 2014 59,840 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre uneven wear

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,588 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 17 Mar 2012 46,927 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 31,988 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 22,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 22,494 miles

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

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

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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BN06 ZVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN06 ZVO, 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 BN06 ZVO registered?

BN06 ZVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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