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SF06 WAU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,105 mi
Last recorded108,105 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 WAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 108,105 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Jul 2025 101,290 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 100,956 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 100,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 99,839 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 99,829 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 99,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear silencer box in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer box in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2019 95,131 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS BUT FRONT DISCS THE WORSE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FRONT HOSES HAVE SOME CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BODY TO REAR AXLE HOSES CORRODED (,SUGGEST REPLACED AT LATER DATE) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BADLY

Fail 1 May 2019 95,131 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS BUT FRONT DISCS THE WORSE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FRONT HOSES HAVE SOME CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BODY TO REAR AXLE HOSES CORRODED (,SUGGEST REPLACED AT LATER DATE) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BADLY

Pass 18 Apr 2018 92,646 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front RADIATOR DAMP OFFSIDE LOWER CORNER ?

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules REAR BODY TO REAR AXLE FLEXIS (WILL NEED RELPLACE NEXT M.O.T ) (3.6.B.4e)

Rear OUTER SKIN REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules AXLE TO BODY (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules AXLE TO BODY (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,091 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,082 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,463 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,927 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,680 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 42,224 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 27,739 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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SF06 WAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SF06 WAU, 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 SF06 WAU registered?

SF06 WAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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