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N14 TRU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,399 mi
Last recorded115,399 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 TRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 115,399 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 114,773 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 113,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 111,610 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 111,610 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,893 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper hand brake lever sticking.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,360 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 106,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,937 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 103,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,196 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 97,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 90,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,228 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 79,079 miles

center exhaust mount bracket snapped,but still adequatley supported

front discs corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 79,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

center exhaust mount bracket snapped,but still adequatley supported

front discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 72,717 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 72,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 May 2014 66,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 66,958 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,924 miles

rear brake pads remove and clean

Pass 28 May 2012 47,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,810 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 36,776 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,350 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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N14 TRU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N14 TRU, 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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N14 TRU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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