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SA06 XGC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,815 mi
Last recorded92,815 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 XGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 92,815 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,028 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,854 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 88,854 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,415 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,456 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 83,456 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat bolts loose retigthen (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,048 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 81,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake has little/no effort

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,900 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,399 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 69,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working + broken (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,005 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 57,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both door mirrors damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,069 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,853 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,150 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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SA06 XGC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA06 XGC, 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 SA06 XGC registered?

SA06 XGC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2006.

Is SA06 XGC safe to buy?

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