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SB06 BNU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,478 mi
Last recorded104,478 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 BNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 104,478 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,689 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,352 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,071 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight binding (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,084 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 75,081 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer skin of exhaust back box loose

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,324 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear discs pitted and in poor con

Tailbox corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 73,324 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear discs pitted and in poor con

Tailbox corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 69,010 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,501 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 45,886 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 45,735 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 33,884 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB06 BNU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB06 BNU, 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 SB06 BNU registered?

SB06 BNU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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