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PL06 BVA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,373 mi
Last recorded115,373 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 115,373 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 115,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 113,500 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 113,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 108,726 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 103,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 98,161 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 93,313 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 89,161 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,665 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 74,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

e.s.p light illuminated.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,649 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 64,456 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,358 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,562 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 35,562 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 21,265 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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PL06 BVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL06 BVA, 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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PL06 BVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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