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MF06 XTM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,513 mi
Last recorded105,513 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 XTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 105,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 103,466 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 99,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

initial sidewall cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 91,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,169 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,426 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,145 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front brake discs worn advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,729 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 44,729 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,826 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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MF06 XTM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MF06 XTM, 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 MF06 XTM registered?

MF06 XTM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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