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PF06 UXH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,173 mi
Last recorded102,173 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 UXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 102,173 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 102,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 102,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 97,397 miles

All road springs corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion rear subframe

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 97,397 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All road springs corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion rear subframe

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,824 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 92,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

mid exhaust bracket detached

o/s handbrake low effort

o/s screenwash misaligned

o/s/f track rod play

suspension corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2019 92,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as above (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at/behind arch cover area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

mid exhaust bracket detached

o/s handbrake low effort

o/s screenwash misaligned

o/s/f track rod play

suspension corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2018 88,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

interior boot release inop

light switch insecure

noise engine area

o/s handbrake poor

rear sills,rear axle/suspension,corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,911 miles

front brake discs lipped

slight imbalance in front brakes

windscreen marked

Pass 15 Oct 2016 81,800 miles

front discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2015 77,453 miles

rear brake pads low n/s

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 72,832 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mounting detached

nail offside rear tyre tread and nearside rear tyre has age cracks in outer wall

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,530 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,572 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 UXH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc 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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

PF06 UXH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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