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PN06 WRC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,300 mi
Last recorded116,300 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 WRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 116,300 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 116,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 112,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,250 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 107,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,986 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

high level stop inop

Fail 11 Jul 2019 95,986 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

high level stop inop

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,254 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,826 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,220 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 61,710 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,710 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,516 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 57,516 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,124 miles

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

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,789 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 41,785 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,819 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,306 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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PN06 WRC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PN06 WRC, 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 PN06 WRC registered?

PN06 WRC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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