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NA06 XZY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,716 mi
Last recorded80,716 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA06 XZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 80,716 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,417 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,705 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,302 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,609 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,124 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 68,124 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 31 Jan 2014 60,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,427 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,591 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 52,591 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,364 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,283 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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NA06 XZY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NA06 XZY, 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 NA06 XZY registered?

NA06 XZY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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