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MM06 UPV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,040 mi
Last recorded151,040 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 UPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 151,040 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 147,920 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 143,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 138,621 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 131,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 126,256 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,217 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 119,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 116,544 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 116,544 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,540 miles

slight corrosion on edges of rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,291 miles

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

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,861 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded

High level stop lamp inop

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 71,465 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs worn/corroded

High level stop lamp inop

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

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

Undertyray insecure/damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,752 miles

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)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates have non black characters but correct size

front wipers worn

high level stop lamp has 1 bulb out

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,492 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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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MM06 UPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MM06 UPV, 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 MM06 UPV registered?

MM06 UPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2006.

Is MM06 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM06 UPV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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