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MD06 MKX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,389 mi
Last recorded107,389 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 MKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 107,389 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 102,972 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 102,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,528 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 93,690 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 19 Feb 2021 91,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 83,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,973 miles

n/s wiper split

o/s rear tyre split

Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,109 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 32,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,539 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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MD06 MKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MD06 MKX, 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 MD06 MKX registered?

MD06 MKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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