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SD06 EYZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,258 mi
Last recorded73,258 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 EYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 73,258 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 73,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 69,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 65,438 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 65,438 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 57,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 53,731 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,148 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 53,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 52,958 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 49,940 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 49,940 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 42,954 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 38,015 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2014 32,439 miles

Front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

Near sidefront damper cover is torn

Off side front damper cover is missing

Fail 8 May 2014 32,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres are 11 years old

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

Front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

Near sidefront damper cover is torn

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Off side front damper cover is missing

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 26,831 miles

advise front tyres starting to crack on outside

advise offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2012 22,816 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,507 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,997 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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SD06 EYZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SD06 EYZ, 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 SD06 EYZ registered?

SD06 EYZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is SD06 EYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD06 EYZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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