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DG06 XLA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,935 mi
Last recorded106,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 XLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 106,935 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 104,684 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 103,088 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 103,085 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 77,454 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 77,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 55,728 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,105 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer side wall

Fail 16 Feb 2017 53,105 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer side wall

Pass 25 May 2016 50,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 46,443 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 42,017 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 36,458 miles

Front wipers smeering slightly.

Fail 9 May 2012 30,900 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 30,900 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 25,171 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 19,587 miles

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 15 May 2009 14,086 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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DG06 XLA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG06 XLA, 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 DG06 XLA registered?

DG06 XLA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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