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MT06 MTK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,646 mi
Last recorded116,646 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 MTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 116,646 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak trace visible bottom of radiator ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding very slightly n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,879 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,913 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,255 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015

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

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 30 Jun 2014 63,637 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 63,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,155 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,927 miles

n/s rear tyre is of a different speed rating

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,962 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

staining on fuel filter

Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,355 miles

high level brake light inop

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 MTK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MT06 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

MT06 MTK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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