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PAZ 98

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,511 mi
Last recorded180,511 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 98
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 180,511 miles

Offside INTERCOOLER HOSE RUBBING ON DRIVESHAFT

Fail 26 Mar 2024 180,511 miles

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

Offside INTERCOOLER HOSE RUBBING ON DRIVESHAFT

Pass 17 Mar 2023 165,666 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2021 153,958 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 147,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 128,880 miles

Front brake pads low

Front tyres going bald on inner edges

Fail 8 Aug 2016 128,880 miles

Front brake pads low

Front tyres going bald on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 111,184 miles

engine warning light on

general underside corrosion, exhaust, brake pipes, coil springs

Fail 1 Sep 2015 111,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine warning light on

general underside corrosion, exhaust, brake pipes, coil springs

Fail 14 Aug 2015 110,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre bracket broken.exhaust not fully supported.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,732 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp on.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 90,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine malfunction indicator lamp on.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,316 miles

malfunction indicator lamp on constant? vehicle may need adjustment or repair?

nearside rear outer sill area accident damage apparent? some sharp edges almost to excess?

Fail 10 Aug 2013 70,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

malfunction indicator lamp on constant? vehicle may need adjustment or repair?

nearside rear outer sill area accident damage apparent? some sharp edges almost to excess?

Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,317 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,317 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,122 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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PAZ 98 is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PAZ 98, 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 PAZ 98 registered?

PAZ 98 is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is PAZ 98 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAZ 98 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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