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BR06 ANR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,908 mi
Last recorded122,908 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR06 ANR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 122,908 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Nov 2024 118,307 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 118,305 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 112,602 miles

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,464 miles

parking brake low n/s/r

Fail 9 Nov 2022 108,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

parking brake low n/s/r

Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,815 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,956 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,444 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2017 58,003 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 57,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 48,889 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,942 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,444 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,374 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,394 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 15,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 11,379 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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BR06 ANR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BR06 ANR, 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 BR06 ANR registered?

BR06 ANR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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