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PAG 598A

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,416 mi
Last recorded85,416 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAG 598A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,416 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,168 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Mar 2007 84,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2006 82,880 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 82,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 82,858 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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PAG 598A is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PAG 598A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PAG 598A registered?

PAG 598A is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is PAG 598A safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAG 598A shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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