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MM06 ZBR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 ZBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 100,941 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 100,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 100,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,724 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn but stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 78,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn but stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,702 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 71,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,286 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 64,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 56,767 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,298 miles

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s/f outer pad worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,162 miles

both rear tyres close too legal limit and cracking and have nails in

Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,345 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,124 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,777 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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MM06 ZBR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

MM06 ZBR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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