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MF06 MVP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

44,697 mi
Last recorded44,697 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 MVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 44,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 42,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 39,467 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))

NEGATIVE BATTERY TERNINAL LOOSE.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged INSECURE

Pass 18 Mar 2023 35,412 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 35,412 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 35,186 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 34,485 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 32,952 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 32,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,882 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,476 miles

e.m.l. light on

Fail 25 Jul 2017 29,476 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone bracket (8.3.1e)

e.m.l. light on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,619 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 26,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked and deteriated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,625 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 24,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,449 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,325 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 20,675 miles

Drivers side steering rack gaitor in poor condition

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,675 miles

Drivers side steering rack gaitor in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,943 miles

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

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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MF06 MVP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MF06 MVP, 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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MF06 MVP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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