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BV06 VMG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,127 mi
Last recorded121,127 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 121,127 miles

underbody has general surface corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle standing

all suspension has general surface corrosion

exhaust catalytic convertor baffles loose but emissions fine

Fail 11 Nov 2025 121,118 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs polishing/ buffing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all brake discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle standing

all suspension has general surface corrosion

exhaust catalytic convertor baffles loose but emissions fine

underbody has general surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2023 121,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear brake disc faces pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

rattle from the inside of the catalyst and the rear silencer box outer skin corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,886 miles

rear silencer box outer skin heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,677 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Fail 8 Dec 2020 115,676 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,101 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 85,488 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,855 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal slightly worn

items removed from drivers view before test

Fail 10 Feb 2016 82,855 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal slightly worn

items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,771 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 76,770 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,983 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,829 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 60,829 miles

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

Nearside front indicator lamp full of water but still working

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,583 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,979 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,303 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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BV06 VMG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV06 VMG, 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 BV06 VMG registered?

BV06 VMG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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