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SC06 ZDW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,522 mi
Last recorded98,522 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 ZDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,522 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,523 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak on engine

oil level close to minimum

Fail 6 Nov 2018 93,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak on engine

oil level close to minimum

Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,352 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,657 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minimal play ()

Offside Front tyre tread 2mm

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant leak from engine area

offside & nearside wiper arms worn

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,156 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside & nearside rack arms (2.2.A.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust front section slight leak of gasses

wiper arms worn

Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside & nearside rack arms (2.2.A.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust front section slight leak of gasses

wiper arms worn

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,228 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,005 miles

Centre brake light not working.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,761 miles

high level stop light not working

nearside front brake pad wear indicator routed wrongly

offside rear flex hose damaged

scoring at nearside rear brake disc

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,284 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,768 miles

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

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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SC06 ZDW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SC06 ZDW, 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 SC06 ZDW registered?

SC06 ZDW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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