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SE06 UYV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,013 mi
Last recorded60,013 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 UYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 60,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,586 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 54,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,299 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,820 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 51,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,735 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 49,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,121 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,140 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 31,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,810 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,397 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,953 miles

suspension blocks in front shock absorbers (rectified at station)

windscreen washers not hitting screen (rectified at station)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,182 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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SE06 UYV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SE06 UYV, 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 SE06 UYV registered?

SE06 UYV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 2006.

Is SE06 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE06 UYV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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