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M14 SRL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,804 mi
Last recorded107,804 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 SRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 107,804 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 107,802 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,551 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,551 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 105,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,480 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 89,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,527 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,733 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M14 SRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M14 SRL, 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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M14 SRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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