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EF06 RSX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,370 mi
Last recorded53,370 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 RSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,370 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,378 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking but not showing cords

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking but not showing cords

Offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,699 miles

Center pipe bracket broken. Exhaust system still secured.

Offside and Nearside rear tyres starting to crack/perish.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside and Nearside rear tyres starting to crack/perish.

Offside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,300 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,643 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,238 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 20,236 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,011 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,011 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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EF06 RSX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EF06 RSX, 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

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What year was EF06 RSX registered?

EF06 RSX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is EF06 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 RSX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF06 RSX have outstanding finance?

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