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P444 BAR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,125 mi
Last recorded114,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 BAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 114,125 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 113,306 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 112,815 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 112,225 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,091 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 112,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 111,102 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 102,021 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 102,021 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 84,200 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 84,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2014 67,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,282 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 64,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2013 64,416 miles

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2012 51,032 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 39,436 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,047 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,541 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,272 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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P444 BAR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P444 BAR, 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 P444 BAR registered?

P444 BAR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is P444 BAR safe to buy?

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