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DE06 BNA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,258 mi
Last recorded60,258 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 BNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,053 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/front steering rack arm inner joint has slight wear.

o/s/front tyre is wearing low on tread.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper arms worn at pivot

Fail 27 Feb 2014 47,353 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper arms worn at pivot

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,177 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 42,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,762 miles

both rear tyres outter walls split o/s/f tyre outter wall split

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,149 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 24 Feb 2009 22,014 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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DE06 BNA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DE06 BNA, 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 DE06 BNA registered?

DE06 BNA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is DE06 BNA safe to buy?

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