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EF06 WHX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,506 mi
Last recorded83,506 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 WHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,506 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel

Fail 13 Dec 2024 83,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel

Pass 12 Dec 2023 77,681 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 77,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 73,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,744 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 56,718 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2019 56,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,052 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,377 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 39,376 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,313 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 33,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 29,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 25,579 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,418 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 21,418 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 18,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,644 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 14,413 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 14,413 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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EF06 WHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EF06 WHX, 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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What year was EF06 WHX registered?

EF06 WHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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