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PK06 VFL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,019 mi
Last recorded103,019 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 VFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 103,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,280 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 82,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 80,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,989 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,623 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,160 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 63,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n\s\r brake pad low

Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,539 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,943 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,434 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,413 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 VFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PK06 VFL, 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 PK06 VFL registered?

PK06 VFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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