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NL06 WKT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,163 mi
Last recorded131,163 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 WKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 131,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a join plus slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joins exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 119,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joins exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both outer sill corroded but not holed at time of mot test

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 113,328 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 113,326 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,621 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 104,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 99,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 99,508 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,866 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 76,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 68,973 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 61,487 miles

Radiator leak

Pass 14 May 2010 50,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,821 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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NL06 WKT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL06 WKT, 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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NL06 WKT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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