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RO06 UCA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,196 mi
Last recorded45,196 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 UCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,196 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear tyre tread has slight run out

Fail 17 Jul 2015 45,196 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear tyre tread has slight run out

Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to exhaust system

unable to fully see inner rear brake pads

Fail 9 Apr 2014 43,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

corrosion to exhaust system

unable to fully see inner rear brake pads

Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

unable to fully see rear brake pads

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,716 miles

advanced cracking to each rear tyre nail in o/s/r tyre only just passed test recommend their replaced as soon as pos.

low to no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre .low to no tread on outer parts of n/s/f tyre recommend their replaced soon

tracking may need adjustment

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,244 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 UCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 RO06 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

RO06 UCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is RO06 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 UCA 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.

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