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EK06 RBU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,625 mi
Last recorded102,625 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 RBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 102,625 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil staining (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall 2021 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread 2019 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 102,538 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY, cords thru soon on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front top mounts has some lift when jacked up

Pass 23 Dec 2024 96,414 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy/opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,247 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush, may require attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly on edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge bald may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r, n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r, n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

both front head light perished

drive belt noisy

Fail 14 Nov 2024 96,121 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases end box (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust box and rear pipe corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush, may require attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly on edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge bald may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r, n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r, n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

both front head light perished

drive belt noisy

Pass 23 Nov 2023 89,365 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,100 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,765 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 59,967 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,699 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,923 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 22 May 2014 42,942 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 39,875 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls and in tread pattern

Fail 1 May 2013 39,875 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls and in tread pattern

Pass 17 May 2012 30,100 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 23,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,591 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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EK06 RBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 EK06 RBU, 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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EK06 RBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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