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ML06 UNM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,709 mi
Last recorded168,709 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 UNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 168,709 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both-sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both-sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 168,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both-sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both-sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 163,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 163,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 158,057 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 152,649 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 152,649 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 146,897 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 146,896 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 141,410 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 141,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 136,532 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,049 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 127,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 118,489 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

front brake discs required next pad change

Fail 28 Feb 2018 118,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

front brake discs required next pad change

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 113,668 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack end worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack end worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure locking nut loose ?! (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Door mirror (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 109,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,756 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 106,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear handbrake caliper lever stiff

Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,134 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 95,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r parking brake caliper not returning to it stops

Pass 2 May 2013 95,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r parking brake caliper not returning to it stops

Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,632 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,558 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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ML06 UNM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ML06 UNM, 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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ML06 UNM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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