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F14 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,911 mi
Last recorded11,911 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 11,911 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 11,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 11,719 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 11,719 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 11,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 11,667 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 11,538 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 11,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 11,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 11,317 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 11,306 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 11,142 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 10,909 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 10,621 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 9,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 9,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 6,289 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,320 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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F14 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F14 BUG, 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 F14 BUG registered?

F14 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is F14 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F14 BUG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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