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MD06 XTK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,404 mi
Last recorded124,404 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 XTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 124,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 124,404 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 112,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 104,624 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,593 miles

windscreen wipers slow

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2020 89,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 82,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,542 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,031 miles

front tyres low on edges and showing signs of perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,326 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,473 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,089 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 XTK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XTK, 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 XTK registered?

MD06 XTK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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