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MA06 UZK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,178 mi
Last recorded102,178 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 UZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 102,178 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 100,909 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 100,909 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 99,250 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 99,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect adjuster not working. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 98,301 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 98,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2017 87,921 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,294 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,554 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

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

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

Park lever on driver side rear caliper not fully returning.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 79,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Engine management light illuminated.

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

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

Park lever on driver side rear caliper not fully returning.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,063 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 63,037 miles

Centre exhaust mount is broken but still supporting

Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,242 miles

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat

centre exhaust mount bracket is broken, exhaust is not insecure

offside rear tyre is perished on outer wall

Fail 31 Mar 2012 56,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat

centre exhaust mount bracket is broken, exhaust is not insecure

offside rear tyre is perished on outer wall

Fail 2 Apr 2011 48,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads and fluid level very low

Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,087 miles

Front brake pads and fluid level very low

Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,273 miles

both front and offside rear tyres are perished on the outer walls

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 21 Mar 2009 29,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear wheel has steel rim fitted

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,044 miles

Nearside rear wheel has steel rim fitted

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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MA06 UZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MA06 UZK, 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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MA06 UZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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