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SD06 VTA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,805 mi
Last recorded124,805 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 VTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 112,429 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 112,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,734 miles

Nearside Rear Inner CRACKING TO TYRE SIDEWALL

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 102,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner CRACKING TO TYRE SIDEWALL

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,287 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 88,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,663 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,637 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 41,949 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

slight cracking in front wishbone bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,815 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 38,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 33,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,277 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 VTA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTA, 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 SD06 VTA registered?

SD06 VTA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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