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MT06 XOH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

127,158 mi
Last recorded127,158 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 XOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 127,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow @ centre joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light not working

Fail 23 Jul 2026 127,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL illuminated indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow @ centre joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2025 121,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow @ centre joint sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 7 Aug 2025 121,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both sides rear brakes binding on (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside steering gaiter insecure & split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment movement / play @ offside front tie rod ball joint excessive behind gaiter (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow @ centre joint sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

nearside park brake performance low

reverse lamp not working

Pass 31 Jul 2024 114,149 miles

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

Nearside Front beam image poor

Nearside Front wiper arm hinge section worn

Offside Front arch liner rubbed away

Rear brakes slight tightness

outer and inner sill corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 114,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front beam image poor

Nearside Front wiper arm hinge section worn

Offside Front arch liner rubbed away

Rear brakes slight tightness

outer and inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow @ downpipe/centre section sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre read depth slightly low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Fail 7 Aug 2023 109,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside steering rack gaiter burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow @ downpipe/centre section sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre read depth slightly low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2022 96,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow @ centre sleeve joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 96,186 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating front brake discs warped/fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sill areas corroded & holed within 30cm of rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow @ centre sleeve joint area (6.1.2 (a))

note - offside rear caliper hand brake lever in full on position

offside rear brake disc & pads have been over heated - brake binding on

Pass 4 Aug 2021 84,172 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 84,172 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum leak feeding servo (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,482 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,979 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 80,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,874 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking

Nearside mirror loose

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 15 Apr 2016 76,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking

Nearside mirror loose

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 67,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,574 miles

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

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 Feb 2012 43,791 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,398 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 33,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,583 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 23,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 14,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,443 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 XOH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 XOH, 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 XOH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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