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SE06 VHH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,307 mi
Last recorded71,307 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 VHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,307 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 65,312 miles

Offside top strut mount has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.35mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 56,214 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,896 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 50,895 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 42,570 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 42,570 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure brake light component loose (1.2.1a)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill reinforcement has a hole caused by corrosion, close to the NSR trailing arms front mounting point. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake pads low (inner)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,180 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

orange oil warning indicated on dash.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 37,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (3.5.1i)

brake warning lamp indicated on dash.

orange oil warning indicated on dash.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,421 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 32,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (also shoulder of tyre heavily cracked ) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall ( also shoulder of tyre heavily cracked ) (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 28,688 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slighly perrished on inner walls

Pass 21 Jan 2014 24,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,191 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,787 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 VHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

SE06 VHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 August 2006.

Is SE06 VHH safe to buy?

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