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RO06 PTX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,211 mi
Last recorded82,211 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 PTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 82,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 80,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 78,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,705 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 75,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 73,418 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 73,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,376 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

fuel tank cap seal cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,800 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 65,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 62,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,519 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 60,519 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,218 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r rear tyre perished

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,370 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,866 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,443 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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RO06 PTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RO06 PTX, 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 RO06 PTX registered?

RO06 PTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is RO06 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 PTX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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