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RE06 ZPM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,679 mi
Last recorded100,679 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 ZPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 100,679 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Covers fitted to sills

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack, on limit at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on n/s of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 99,507 miles

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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on n/s of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 94,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 90,056 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 90,056 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,711 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 84,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 71,428 miles

Front wipers split

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2016 71,428 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers split

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 64,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,000 miles

centre exhaust bracket brocken

rear pads coming close to limit

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,321 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,423 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 28,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2009 13,781 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 13,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RE06 ZPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE06 ZPM, 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 RE06 ZPM registered?

RE06 ZPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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