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NV06 OKM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,120 mi
Last recorded159,120 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 OKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 159,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

rear tyres badly out of shape

Fail 6 Mar 2023 159,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

rear tyres badly out of shape

Pass 23 Mar 2021 159,028 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

minor stone chips on windscreen

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly perishing

seepage of oil near sump/underside of engine area

Fail 23 Mar 2021 159,028 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside & nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

minor stone chips on windscreen

nearside front headlight slightly loose

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly perishing

seepage of oil near sump/underside of engine area

Fail 18 Feb 2021 159,009 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly perishing

seepage of oil near sump/underside of engine area

Pass 16 May 2019 155,147 miles

Boot full

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust heavily corroded - Silencer outer skin hanging off

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertray fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 150,243 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 150,114 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mid section exhaust mounting and clamp corroded away (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint__(borderline pass) (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack gaiter badly twisted

Pass 10 May 2017 140,553 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 130,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 119,271 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 102,584 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 90,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 79,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 67,906 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 55,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 42,642 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NV06 OKM 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 76.5%.

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 NV06 OKM, 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 NV06 OKM registered?

NV06 OKM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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