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PF06 OLV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,310 mi
Last recorded118,310 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 OLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 118,310 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise further inspection/replacement ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,970 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 116,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,711 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,205 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,127 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 74,127 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,669 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2015 35,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2014 27,994 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 26,276 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 26,276 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 23,920 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 23,911 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,096 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 22,092 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have cracked sidewalls

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have cracked sidewalls

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2009 19,450 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 19,450 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 OLV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PF06 OLV, 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 OLV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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