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RO06 RUU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,842 mi
Last recorded117,842 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 RUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 117,842 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 117,842 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,347 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 104,939 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 104,939 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 98,205 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 98,205 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,874 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 88,874 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,804 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 55,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,635 miles

Both front brake disc's worn on there inner faces slightly

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,629 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,144 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 RUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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