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EF06 SVY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,733 mi
Last recorded53,733 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 SVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 53,733 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 51,942 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 49,855 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 47,675 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,487 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 44,236 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,644 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 42,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,541 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 38,327 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 33,470 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,684 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,670 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,394 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 22 Nov 2011 21,773 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 19,025 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 17,388 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 17,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 SVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SVY, 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 EF06 SVY?

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What year was EF06 SVY registered?

EF06 SVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is EF06 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 SVY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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