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NX06 OFL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,958 mi
Last recorded67,958 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 OFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 67,958 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 67,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,294 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 65,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 24 Jun 2021 60,679 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 60,676 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 55,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,072 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 53,066 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 51,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,453 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2016 46,653 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,547 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2014 40,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 37,673 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 35,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 May 2012 35,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 May 2011 32,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,553 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,415 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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NX06 OFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NX06 OFL, 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 NX06 OFL registered?

NX06 OFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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