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MY06 MLM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,674 mi
Last recorded22,674 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY06 MLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 22,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 22,232 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 22,044 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 21,686 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 21,462 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 21,149 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2019 20,935 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Fail 17 May 2019 20,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

service due

Pass 18 May 2018 20,459 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 19,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,285 miles

n/s/f washer jet needs adjusting

wipers smear

Pass 19 May 2015 17,155 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,346 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Pass 14 May 2013 14,903 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 15 May 2012 13,578 miles

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 17 May 2011 12,720 miles

front tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 20 May 2010 10,611 miles

slight oil leak - possibly from gearbox drain plug

Fail 20 May 2010 10,611 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight oil leak - possibly from gearbox drain plug

Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,501 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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MY06 MLM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MY06 MLM, 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 MY06 MLM registered?

MY06 MLM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is MY06 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY06 MLM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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