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BV06 VMO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,671 mi
Last recorded92,671 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 92,671 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,235 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 88,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,819 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 76,653 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,510 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Front brake discs worn thin / scored on faces

Front brake pads worn very thin

Fail 16 Mar 2017 72,404 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ESP Warning light on dash

Engine warning light on dash

Front brake discs worn thin / scored on faces

Front brake pads worn very thin

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,348 miles

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Fail 17 Mar 2016 67,348 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 51,227 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,743 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,743 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 May 2012 38,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 May 2012 38,326 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,159 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 VMO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

BV06 VMO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is BV06 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV06 VMO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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