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NL06 ZZP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 ZZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 106,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded underneath protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges and close to limits also has cracking on treads worn close to required limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and has cuts to treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and has cuts to tread and has cracking on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

reversing light inoperative but doesn't come under requirements due to vehicle year of manufacture

Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 95,927 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned Lock nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 94,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 94,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 84,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 84,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,948 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,588 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 59,515 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged body lose

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror casing lose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 52,884 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,398 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 46,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low at inside edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,968 miles

center exhaust metal clamp broken off

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

rear tyres cracking up

Fail 24 Feb 2016 40,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust metal clamp broken off

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,395 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 26,903 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 10 May 2012 19,763 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 19 May 2011 17,985 miles

Nearside lower body and rear damage

Fail 18 May 2011 17,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside lower body and rear damage

Nearside mirror damage and slight insecure

Fail 13 May 2011 17,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside mirror housing broken,interior and offside mirrors both ok.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,332 miles

Nearside mirror broken,interior and offside mirrors ok

Fail 11 Jun 2010 16,332 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside mirror broken,interior and offside mirrors ok

Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,509 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 13,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (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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NL06 ZZP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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