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PF06 AEV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,027 mi
Last recorded109,027 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 AEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 109,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and starting to perish

Fail 27 Feb 2017 109,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,504 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged base cracked, could lead to sudden deflation (4.1.D.1e)

boot difficult to access

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front side light bulb poor output

nearside front tyre tread low outer edge

nearside wiper arm worn pivot & blade rubber split

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2016 97,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged base cracked, could lead to sudden deflation (4.1.D.1e)

boot difficult to access

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front side light bulb poor output

nearside front tyre tread low outer edge

nearside wiper arm worn pivot & blade rubber split

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not connected

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,244 miles

1 bulb out on hi-level brake light

undertray slight damage

Fail 14 Mar 2013 67,244 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 bulb out on hi-level brake light

nearside rear tyre wearing onto 2mm markers/sidewall deteriorated/cracking

neraside front tyre wearing low,onto 2mm markers/low on edge

offside front tyre low/bald inner edge

undertray slight damage

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,619 miles

front brake disc lipped

Fail 15 Mar 2012 58,619 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake disc lipped

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,280 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 49,280 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,939 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,969 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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PF06 AEV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PF06 AEV, 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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PF06 AEV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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