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MT06 AWZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,233 mi
Last recorded79,233 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 AWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 79,233 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 75,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 75,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 71,171 miles

F/N/S TYRE CRACKED INNER SIDE WALL - DEEP CUTS

F/O/S TYRE TREAD AT LIMIT

Fail 19 Jun 2024 71,171 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

F/N/S TYRE CRACKED INNER SIDE WALL - DEEP CUTS

F/O/S TYRE TREAD AT LIMIT

Pass 30 May 2023 70,746 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edges/persished

Pass 26 May 2022 69,214 miles

All brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 26 May 2022 69,214 miles

All brake discs corroded inner face

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,418 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 65,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,210 miles

exhaust centre mount insecure

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,559 miles

boot switch wont open but manual pull catch was used

exhaust centre mount broken away from weld but exhaust is still supported

r/n/s tyre worn low inside edge

Fail 30 May 2017 62,559 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

boot switch wont open but manual pull catch was used

exhaust centre mount broken away from weld but exhaust is still supported

r/n/s tyre worn low inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,886 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,156 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 55,155 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 52,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,798 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,211 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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MT06 AWZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MT06 AWZ, 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 MT06 AWZ registered?

MT06 AWZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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