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RE06 ZTR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,723 mi
Last recorded143,723 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 ZTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 143,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 140,299 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 140,299 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 140,625 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 136,008 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 136,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,565 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 114,480 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,755 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 94,738 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,128 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,154 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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,332 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 34,332 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,549 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 22,627 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 22,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,395 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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RE06 ZTR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE06 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

RE06 ZTR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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