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OV06 SYH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

152,028 mi
Last recorded152,028 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 SYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 152,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 149,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 149,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 148,878 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 148,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 147,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 147,196 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 138,045 miles

offside side repeater lens damaged.

rear brake pads worn low.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2021 138,015 miles

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

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))

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

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

offside side repeater lens damaged.

rear brake pads worn low.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 131,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

undertray

Fail 24 Jul 2020 131,103 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing hanging down

undertray

Pass 27 Aug 2019 127,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 122,562 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 112,949 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 112,949 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 104,118 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 104,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,194 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,996 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,442 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 76,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,757 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 59,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,599 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 55,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,137 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 51,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 43,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,760 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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OV06 SYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 OV06 SYH, 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 OV06 SYH registered?

OV06 SYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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