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M2 NLH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,072 mi
Last recorded69,072 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 NLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,072 miles

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

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

timing belt

Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,063 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating.

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 65,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Nearside & offside front track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorating.

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,493 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,219 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 59,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,065 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 53,486 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,486 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,442 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,847 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,174 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,691 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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M2 NLH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M2 NLH, 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 M2 NLH registered?

M2 NLH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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