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MA04 EMM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,894 mi
Last recorded100,894 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 EMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 100,894 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underside welded repaired areas undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2025 100,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R & O/S/R inner & outer sill area & O/S/F (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both sides underside rear sill areas heavily corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 100,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 98,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 97,316 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 97,316 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 94,713 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 93,937 miles

parking brake nearing reserve travel

Fail 6 May 2020 93,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake nearing reserve travel

Pass 8 May 2019 92,064 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 88,739 miles

Nail in tyre O/S/F & O/S/R ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking badly within tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front & both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted slightly (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 88,739 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in tyre O/S/F & O/S/R ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking badly within tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front & both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,470 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 77,824 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 77,824 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,941 miles

nearside front door stiff to open

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,444 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 71,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,205 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,853 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 53,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs corroded and thin

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,940 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,499 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 33,186 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,141 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 25,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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MA04 EMM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA04 EMM, 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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MA04 EMM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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