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ET06 TVL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,062 mi
Last recorded117,062 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 TVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 117,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 117,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,280 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 113,280 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,758 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 107,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,653 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 102,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,502 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,826 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 90,786 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished in tread 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,144 miles

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,690 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,460 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 72,460 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,813 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,651 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,160 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,562 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,073 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,485 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,909 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,162 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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ET06 TVL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ET06 TVL, 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 ET06 TVL registered?

ET06 TVL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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