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SD06 NZX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,898 mi
Last recorded133,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 NZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 133,898 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 133,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 128,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 124,443 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 121,363 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 121,317 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 121,297 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 110,575 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 4 May 2015 110,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre stop lamp not working

front heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2014 100,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2014 100,532 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine Management light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 90,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 79,644 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 68,139 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

near side rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Fail 6 May 2011 68,037 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

near side rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 5 May 2010 58,382 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 58,382 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,179 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 45,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 NZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

SD06 NZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is SD06 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD06 NZX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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