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PL06 ZXC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,533 mi
Last recorded93,533 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 ZXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 93,533 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 92,777 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,047 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 92,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 90,960 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Fail 4 Sep 2021 89,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,660 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 88,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded

yellow oil warning light lit on dash

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,259 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 84,259 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))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,722 miles

exhaust rear box corroded but not blowing

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front tyres perished

o/s/r wheel stiff to turn

Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,769 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres perished

o/s/r wheel stiff to turn

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,649 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,642 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 70,325 miles

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2014 63,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 9 May 2014 63,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 13 May 2013 56,451 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP INOP

O/S REPEATER LAMP BROKEN

O/S/F LOWER REAR BUSH SEPERATED

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,075 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount detached

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,566 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,566 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,893 miles

centre stop light bulbs not all operating

condensation in offside rear lamp

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,058 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 ZXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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