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PG06 OBX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,338 mi
Last recorded82,338 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 OBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 82,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Fail 22 Jan 2026 82,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sill heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door strap detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 79,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 78,146 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,764 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,554 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 74,549 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,838 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 69,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped and main- LED in halogen unit. (4.1.4 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,501 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 67,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,043 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,260 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,525 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,459 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 25,457 miles

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

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

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

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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PG06 OBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PG06 OBX, 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 PG06 OBX registered?

PG06 OBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 August 2006.

Is PG06 OBX safe to buy?

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