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MT06 MMF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,812 mi
Last recorded112,812 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 MMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 112,812 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,573 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 108,990 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 108,990 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,128 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 100,128 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,117 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 94,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,750 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage os mirror indicator broken (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 82,325 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 82,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/s/f (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,548 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

aux belt splitting

exhaust back box deterioated

exhaust middle section bracket cracked

o/s/r tyre low

windscreen chipped and marked

Pass 5 Jul 2014 60,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres low

exhaust middle section cracked

windscreen marked

wiper blades smearing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 39,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2012 39,787 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 33,197 miles

n/s/rear tyre sidewall splitting

o/s/rear has nail on shoulder and badly perished

Pass 22 May 2010 25,702 miles

2 x Front Tyres on 2mm

2 x Front wiperblades smearing

Advise Cambelt due on age

Engine management light on dash

OSR Tyre punctured tyre wall

Windscreen has chip in excess of 10mm, just outside zone 'A'

Pass 23 May 2009 15,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MMF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MMF, 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 MMF registered?

MT06 MMF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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