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NK06 XSW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,129 mi
Last recorded86,129 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 XSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 86,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex split and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 85,466 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 83,965 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 83,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,086 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 82,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 79,364 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 79,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 76,781 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 76,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,320 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,412 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,607 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 43,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 35,735 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,268 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,339 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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NK06 XSW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NK06 XSW, 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 NK06 XSW registered?

NK06 XSW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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