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MY51 DAF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,173 mi
Last recorded48,173 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 DAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 48,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 44,347 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 41,387 miles

Front Slight lift in both suspension top mounts

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,312 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 35,130 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 27,867 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,983 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,271 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 23,146 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 23,146 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

both front tyres very perished/worn/low edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 17,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 16,181 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 13,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,201 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 9,863 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 7,594 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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MY51 DAF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MY51 DAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MY51 DAF registered?

MY51 DAF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is MY51 DAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 DAF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MY51 DAF have outstanding finance?

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