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ESZ 3299

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,114 mi
Last recorded119,114 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 3299
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 119,114 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 119,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,877 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 115,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 113,776 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 113,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 112,827 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 112,825 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,461 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 110,461 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,605 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 107,605 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 102,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,277 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,560 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,443 miles

N/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,016 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

O/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the edges.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,089 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 68,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,554 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,890 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,936 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low (3mm) tyre size 205/55x16H.

The Auxilliary drive belt is noisy from cold.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 48,936 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low (3mm) tyre size 205/55x16H.

The Auxilliary drive belt is noisy from cold.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,342 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,012 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 30,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ESZ 3299 is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ESZ 3299, 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 ESZ 3299 registered?

ESZ 3299 is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is ESZ 3299 safe to buy?

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