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ML06 XTS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,871 mi
Last recorded120,871 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 XTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,871 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 120,871 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 113,482 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 113,482 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,062 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,973 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,531 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,422 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,658 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 21,657 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XTS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML06 XTS, 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 ML06 XTS registered?

ML06 XTS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is ML06 XTS safe to buy?

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