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BNT 248K

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,833 mi
Last recorded31,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 248K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,833 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 31,831 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,533 miles

age related corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,626 miles

engine idle speed poor

front tyre inner edge deteriorated

passenger seat mount deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2015 26,707 miles

Nearside running board rusty

Offside running board rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,265 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,905 miles

Oil leak

slight play in osf steering box idler

slight play in top steering colunm

Pass 25 Aug 2012 25,219 miles

Oil leak

slight play in top steering column

Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,010 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 24,010 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,978 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 22,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,679 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 21,679 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,048 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,181 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 17,181 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advice os/ns rear tyre walls

Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,875 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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BNT 248K is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BNT 248K, 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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BNT 248K is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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