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PE06 ZWG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,009 mi
Last recorded86,009 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 ZWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 86,008 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 84,843 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 84,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 79,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,330 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 75,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 65,276 miles

Nearsdie mirror cover damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,909 miles

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

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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PE06 ZWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE06 ZWG, 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 PE06 ZWG registered?

PE06 ZWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is PE06 ZWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE06 ZWG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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