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NU06 EHZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 EHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 94,730 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle is corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 94,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Blue/White (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached Both sides next to road wheel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Movement in strut mount

Nearside Rear Tail light damage

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2022 88,843 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & nearside & offside rear lighly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre tread low outer edg

offside & nearside wiper arms worn

Fail 13 Mar 2020 80,856 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joint clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & nearside & offside rear lighly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre tread low outer edg

offside & nearside wiper arms worn

Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,962 miles

Central stop lamp not wired in

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 75,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,005 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Mar 2018 71,003 miles

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

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

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,088 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

wiper arms worn pivots

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,442 miles

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

centre high level stop lamp fault when opperated

offside & nearside wiper arms worn

Fail 14 Mar 2016 58,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb poor light output (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

centre high level stop lamp fault when opperated

engine oil level low

offside & nearside wiper arms worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,366 miles

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)

both rear tyres tread cracked

o/s/f mirror cover damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2015 53,366 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres tread cracked

o/s/f mirror cover damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,197 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)

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,348 miles

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)

o/s door mirror di damaged

o/s/r+n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,409 miles

o/s/ door mirror cover damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,317 miles

o/s/front door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,952 miles

o/s door mirror cover slight damage

o/s/r+n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,928 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 EHZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 NU06 EHZ, 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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NU06 EHZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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