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BV06 UYX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,009 mi
Last recorded133,009 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 UYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 133,009 miles

slight body rust

Fail 17 Sep 2022 132,979 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight body rust

Pass 3 May 2019 128,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to almost cords on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to almost cords on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 128,862 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower 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 has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to almost cords on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to almost cords on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 125,856 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 122,642 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 122,641 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,605 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 116,069 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 116,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 109,799 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 103,462 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 103,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,739 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust centre bracket weld come off exhaust,still fully supported.

front discs slightly worn.

rear discs worn.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 95,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust centre bracket weld come off exhaust,still fully supported.

front discs slightly worn.

rear discs worn.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,208 miles

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

front discs slightly worn.

rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,226 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 72,226 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,388 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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BV06 UYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV06 UYX, 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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BV06 UYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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