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E11 EUE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,263 mi
Last recorded125,263 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 EUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 125,263 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 125,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 119,221 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 119,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 111,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 111,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration engine has a missfire (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure middle section clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,202 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 102,200 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2023 102,193 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,798 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 100,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 91,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 30 Jul 2020 91,931 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp is on dash (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,104 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corrosion

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

Offside Rear inner sill corrosion

middle exhaust securing bracket damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 79,143 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high vehicle revs will not stabilise sufficiently to allow the emissions to be checked . (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts due to equipment on back seat

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly perished

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 59,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n,s,r sill damaged / dented

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,183 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust centre mount snapped off,system still supported

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,359 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,268 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,164 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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E11 EUE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E11 EUE, 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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E11 EUE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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