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RLZ 3683

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,646 mi
Last recorded101,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 3683
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 101,646 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,915 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,075 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 93,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 86,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 85,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,799 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,471 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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RLZ 3683 is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLZ 3683, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RLZ 3683 registered?

RLZ 3683 is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is RLZ 3683 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLZ 3683 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RLZ 3683 have outstanding finance?

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