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SC06 ZTG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,771 mi
Last recorded133,771 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 ZTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 133,771 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 132,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 11,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 102,410 miles

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

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

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2014 102,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 88,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,954 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,073 miles

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

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

slight damage to flasher lens

Pass 19 May 2009 38,948 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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SC06 ZTG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZTG, 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 SC06 ZTG registered?

SC06 ZTG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is SC06 ZTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC06 ZTG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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