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ND06 BZF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,834 mi
Last recorded97,834 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND06 BZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,834 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 97,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 94,578 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 94,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,637 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 89,637 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,878 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 80,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges and both low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.55.16 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,009 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 56,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205.55.16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205.55.16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,889 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 43,400 miles

Damage noted to N/S/F tyre inner sidewall - 205/55x16

Pass 23 Feb 2013 37,718 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,553 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,276 miles

N/S/R handbrake lever partially seized - not returning fully.

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge.

Slight exhaust leak from centre joint.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 24,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,717 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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ND06 BZF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ND06 BZF, 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 ND06 BZF registered?

ND06 BZF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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