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EX06 UOM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,412 mi
Last recorded149,412 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 UOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 149,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 149,413 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak breather pipe leaking by oil filler cap (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when pressing brake (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front mirror damaged but secure

Pass 2 Aug 2019 145,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from rear of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on offside of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,303 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 140,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 134,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 134,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 132,504 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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2013 127,611 miles

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

Fail 13 May 2013 127,605 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

Pass 15 May 2012 116,639 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 116,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

o/s side repeater condition

Pass 7 May 2011 102,301 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2010 83,323 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 83,323 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,976 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 60,976 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs lipped +o/s/f brake pad looks low +rear tyres wearing +warning light on

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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EX06 UOM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EX06 UOM, 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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EX06 UOM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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