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NC04 NAN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,295 mi
Last recorded89,295 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 NAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 89,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 87,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 84,196 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,895 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,011 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,261 miles

Nearside Rear Lower reversing lamp inoperative

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Fail 13 Jun 2019 73,261 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both ns/os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower reversing lamp inoperative

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,228 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 69,227 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 66,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,740 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 61,740 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle section (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,109 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 57,109 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,975 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 53,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 51,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 45,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,426 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 37,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 30,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,057 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 23,057 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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NC04 NAN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NC04 NAN, 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 NC04 NAN registered?

NC04 NAN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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