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S13 NDX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,643 mi
Last recorded127,643 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 NDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 127,643 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 122,495 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 116,848 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 111,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,051 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 110,046 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,735 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,483 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,459 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 67,458 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,444 miles

crack in front number plate

dent in o/s sill

front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/f tilt seat not locking on right hand side

rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,356 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f headlight on top of its adjustment

variuos small chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f headlight on top of its adjustment

variuos small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,875 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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S13 NDX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S13 NDX, 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 S13 NDX registered?

S13 NDX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is S13 NDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 NDX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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