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BV06 XFF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,142 mi
Last recorded97,142 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 97,142 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 97,141 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 90,716 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,711 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop lamp inoperative

front registration plate cracked

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 79,232 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop lamp inoperative

front registration plate cracked

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,786 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 65,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,264 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,963 miles

Advise: Centre exhaust mounting bracket showing signs of deterioration.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,746 miles

Damage to O/S/R bumper which has affected the security of the light lense slightly

Rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2012 39,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Outer Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,131 miles

Outer Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,878 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,506 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2010 27,506 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 20,817 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 XFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc 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 XFF, 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 XFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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