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EA06 OSP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,636 mi
Last recorded43,636 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 OSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 43,636 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 43,636 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 42,737 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 39,307 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 39,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 36,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,442 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,448 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 28,269 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 23,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 22,445 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,577 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,728 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 20,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,865 miles

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

all four tyres cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,708 miles

Front wipers judder & smear

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,772 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 3 May 2011 14,668 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 12,695 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 10,769 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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EA06 OSP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EA06 OSP, 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

How do I check the history of EA06 OSP?

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What year was EA06 OSP registered?

EA06 OSP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is EA06 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA06 OSP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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