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PF06 NLV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,664 mi
Last recorded105,664 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 NLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 105,664 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 97,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 89,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,028 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 83,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,876 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,763 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,652 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,690 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 51,629 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,868 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,513 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 NLV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PF06 NLV, 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 PF06 NLV registered?

PF06 NLV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is PF06 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF06 NLV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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