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DX06 XNN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,062 mi
Last recorded124,062 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 XNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 124,062 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration mainly at idle (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Very bad rattle inside engine (bearings) due to no oil

Pass 4 Oct 2019 118,030 miles

weld broken on exhaust centre mounting

Fail 4 Oct 2019 118,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

weld broken on exhaust centre mounting

Pass 18 Aug 2018 112,013 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Aug 2018 112,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2017 106,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 106,859 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,987 miles

n/s rack end slight play

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,040 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 94,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

both front wiper ends split (R/A)

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,043 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,043 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,263 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear discs

Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,349 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,002 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 25 Feb 2010 45,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,010 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,319 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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DX06 XNN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DX06 XNN, 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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DX06 XNN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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