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N666 ULA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests35 (33 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate94.3%

Mileage

52,392 mi
Last recorded52,392 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 ULA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

33 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 52,392 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2026 79,418 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 51,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 79,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 50,562 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,445 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,205 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,420 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,731 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,037 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,453 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 44,770 miles

Rear axle/sub-frame has corrosion but not considered excessive Underside of body and brake pipes covered in thick layer underseal/rust protection

Pass 20 May 2019 42,374 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 42,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 67,222 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,829 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front both nearside and offside lower arm rear bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 3 Oct 2018 37,824 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front both nearside and offside lower arm rear bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 May 2018 64,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,872 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 61,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,835 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,435 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 48,968 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,645 miles

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

Offside front tyre has long and deep cut in tyre side wall but not down to cords

Pass 13 May 2013 42,196 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 14,262 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,031 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,808 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,008 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,079 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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N666 ULA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.3%.

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 N666 ULA, 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 N666 ULA registered?

N666 ULA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is N666 ULA safe to buy?

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