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F30 SLY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,100 mi
Last recorded56,100 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF30 SLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 56,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 56,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 53,449 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 53,449 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 49,670 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 47,903 miles

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

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

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 25 May 2022 46,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 44,033 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 42,588 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 42,586 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,085 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 15,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 14,040 miles

ns mirror broke

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,144 miles

Engine covers fitted visibility restricted.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre Continental 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm

Nearside rear tyre Avon 205/55R16 4-7-4 mm

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre Continental 205/55R16 2-2-2 mm

Offside rear tyre Continental 205/55R16 5-6-5mm

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 12,144 miles

Engine covers fitted visibility restricted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre Continental 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm

Nearside rear tyre Avon 205/55R16 4-7-4 mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre Continental 205/55R16 2-2-2 mm

Offside rear tyre Continental 205/55R16 5-6-5mm

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.

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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F30 SLY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F30 SLY, 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 F30 SLY registered?

F30 SLY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is F30 SLY safe to buy?

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