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DEB 157V

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,654 mi
Last recorded97,654 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEB 157V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 96,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,043 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 80,733 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,401 miles

offside and nearside front brake disks corroded and lipped

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2015 74,397 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front brake disks corroded and lipped

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,792 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,506 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,722 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 42,494 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,494 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,849 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,470 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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DEB 157V is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DEB 157V, 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 DEB 157V registered?

DEB 157V is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is DEB 157V safe to buy?

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