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M8 WTE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,825 mi
Last recorded93,825 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 WTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,825 miles

Front Front both front steering inner rack arms slight play

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail on edge ()

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 88,843 miles

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

Front both front steering inner rack arms slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working lens broken / damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front both front steering inner rack arms slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,865 miles

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

Front both inner steering rack arms slight play

Front inner sills corroded

Nearside Front bumper indicator lens missing

Nearside both near side tyres under inflated

Nearside sill crushed / damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv boot pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 6 Nov 2021 80,315 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper indicator lens broken

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front driver door mirror glass cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 80,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end inner rack arm worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end inner rack arm worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper indicator lens broken

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front driver door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,306 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens in bumper missing

Nearside Front inner steering rack arm slight play

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 78,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator lens in bumper missing

Nearside Front inner steering rack arm slight play

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

Pass 3 May 2019 75,309 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front steering rack inner rack arm slight play

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

Rear rear tyres slight run out inner edges

Fail 3 May 2019 75,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front steering rack inner rack arm slight play

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

Rear rear tyres slight run out inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 68,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,642 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 55,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,194 miles

middle exhaust hanger is corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 39,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,708 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,506 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,980 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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M8 WTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M8 WTE, 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 M8 WTE registered?

M8 WTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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