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F158 RAD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,315 mi
Last recorded129,315 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 RAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 129,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 127,398 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 124,666 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all ,,,lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 124,600 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

lowered suspension

Pass 29 Dec 2017 104,154 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 97,313 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 67,932 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 67,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to check offside headlamp aim.

Pass 8 May 2012 62,145 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tay fitted

Fail 8 May 2012 62,145 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tay fitted

Pass 17 May 2011 49,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,079 miles

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

both front tyres worn very close to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit and has a deep cut in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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F158 RAD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F158 RAD, 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 F158 RAD registered?

F158 RAD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is F158 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F158 RAD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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