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NU06 EFL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,554 mi
Last recorded114,554 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 EFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,554 miles

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

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

central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,591 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,695 miles

Central exhaust clamp rusted

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

Rear exhaust rusted

oil low

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,565 miles

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 94,565 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket weld (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,205 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 92,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,529 miles

Centre Brake light does not work.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corrode but not blowing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,381 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,722 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,079 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,207 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 22,207 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NU06 EFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NU06 EFL, 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 NU06 EFL registered?

NU06 EFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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