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NU06 EHD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,605 mi
Last recorded133,605 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 EHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 133,605 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 126,302 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2022 120,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 110,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 100,570 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 100,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,576 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 94,576 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 87,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center bracket and center box corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

oil leak on gear box

Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,436 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on dash

front brake discs worn/corroded

o/s/f wiper has a little tear

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear tyres have slight cracks

service light on dash

Fail 3 Aug 2015 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on dash

front brake discs worn/corroded

o/s/f wiper has a little tear

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear tyres have slight cracks

service light on dash

Fail 11 Aug 2014 82,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cracks forming on the thread pattern

exhaust box at centre is deteriorating

nearside front tyre has minor tears appearing on inner & outer shoulder

offside front wiperblade leaving light streak/ smear behind

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,016 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cracks forming on the thread pattern

exhaust box at centre is deteriorating

nearside front tyre has minor tears appearing on inner & outer shoulder

offside front wiperblade leaving light streak/ smear behind

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 78,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,457 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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NU06 EHD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EHD, 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 EHD registered?

NU06 EHD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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