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PK06 EYB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,867 mi
Last recorded124,867 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 EYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 124,867 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 115,358 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 115,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 111,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 105,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,089 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 74,759 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,131 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,652 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,265 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 33,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EYB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK06 EYB registered?

PK06 EYB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is PK06 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK06 EYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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