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DE06 SKF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,723 mi
Last recorded54,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 SKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 54,723 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 54,723 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 47,213 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 47,213 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 42,826 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 41,903 miles

Coil spring corroded O/S/F & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 41,903 miles

Coil spring corroded O/S/F & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 41,354 miles

Offside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2022 41,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,163 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 38,526 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and close to limit on both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,673 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 35,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,177 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,096 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,173 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,846 miles

slight cracking in rear tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,224 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,431 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 20,431 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,083 miles

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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DE06 SKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE06 SKF registered?

DE06 SKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2006.

Is DE06 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 SKF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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