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RO06 UTE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,373 mi
Last recorded61,373 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 UTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 61,373 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 61,373 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 60,069 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear light lens full of water

Fail 13 Apr 2019 60,057 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front position light comes on when brakes applied (4.3.3 (b))

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear light lens full of water

Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,068 miles

both front tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 55,068 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 49,505 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,409 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

engine management lamp displayed

exhaust backbox rusted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 44,409 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

engine management lamp displayed

exhaust backbox rusted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,905 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,570 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

offside wiper slight smearing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 16,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,180 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 UTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

RO06 UTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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