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NH06 BCY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

16,592 mi
Last recorded16,592 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 BCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 16,592 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 16,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 16,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 16,310 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 16,222 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 16,164 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 15,703 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 14,972 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 14,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 14,882 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 14,839 miles

Front brake pads breaking up

Pass 27 Jan 2015 14,760 miles

front brake pads breaking up

Pass 30 Jan 2014 14,736 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 14,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 14,617 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 14,617 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 14,560 miles

Airbag lamp indicating a fault

Cracking in offside front brake pads

Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,286 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 14,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 14,090 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 14,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NH06 BCY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 NH06 BCY, 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 NH06 BCY registered?

NH06 BCY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is NH06 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH06 BCY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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