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EN06 SYP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,582 mi
Last recorded85,582 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 SYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2022 85,582 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,747 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Nov 2020 84,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 23 May 2019 81,058 miles

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

Oil leak from underside of vehicle

Fail 21 May 2019 81,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak from underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2018 78,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (7.1.2)

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

engine light on ---will fail after 20th may 2018

Fail 8 May 2018 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working unit needs replacement (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scored deep (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (7.1.2)

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

engine light on ---will fail after 20th may 2018

Pass 19 May 2017 73,675 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 73,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 68,590 miles

N/S/Rear tyre out of shape.

O/S/Front tyre worn.

O/S/Rear tyre has nail.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 63,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2014 59,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 53,220 miles

Body work damage.

The n/s front indicator lense is damaged.

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Fail 23 May 2013 53,220 miles

Body work damage.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

The n/s front indicator lense is damaged.

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,695 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 48,694 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,442 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 39,442 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 34,795 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,795 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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EN06 SYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 EN06 SYP, 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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EN06 SYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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