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NC06 VPV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,079 mi
Last recorded117,079 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 VPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 117,079 miles

both rack gaitors twisted and starting to perish

n/s mirror loose

Fail 21 Mar 2024 116,901 miles

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

both rack gaitors twisted and starting to perish

n/s mirror loose

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,584 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 111,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 107,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 107,738 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,529 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement when suspension hung (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 106,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement when suspension hung (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 103,392 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 103,385 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,836 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

both front tyres near legal limit

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,760 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,422 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,761 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,977 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 47,595 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 47,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,681 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 40,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,850 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 33,284 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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NC06 VPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NC06 VPV, 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 NC06 VPV registered?

NC06 VPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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