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PK06 DVO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,878 mi
Last recorded141,878 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 DVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 141,878 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from sleeve in centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 133,112 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 133,109 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 123,882 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 123,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lever on brake calliper (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 112,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,523 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 109,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,037 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 73,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,979 miles

bonnet catch handle missing

Fail 5 Mar 2016 65,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch handle missing

engine light active

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,073 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 61,073 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

engine management light active

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,321 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,973 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,321 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,240 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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PK06 DVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PK06 DVO, 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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PK06 DVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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