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MT06 EFZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,978 mi
Last recorded72,978 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 EFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 72,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 83,848 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 83,846 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,703 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,135 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 77,134 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 75,596 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,637 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front side repeater outer casing slightly damage

Offside front wiper rubber split on end

Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,580 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front side repeater outer casing slightly damage

Offside front wiper rubber split on end

Fail 30 Oct 2014 60,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front side repeater outer casing slightly damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front side repeater outer casing slightly damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,805 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 50,805 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,920 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 41,920 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,105 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 31,104 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs badly worn and pitted

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 21,860 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,227 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 EFZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MT06 EFZ, 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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MT06 EFZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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