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SG06 ZPX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,765 mi
Last recorded65,765 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 ZPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,765 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 65,765 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 63,003 miles

Nearside 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))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,021 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly (by hand)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,986 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items in the engine bay

Rear Brake discs rusted on inner / outer surfaces reducing braking area ATTENTION NEEDED

Fail 13 Aug 2016 56,920 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake discs rusted on inner / outer surfaces reducing braking area ATTENTION NEEDED

front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,384 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 53,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Fail 18 Aug 2014 51,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

center exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,734 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,096 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 37,436 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,414 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 23,259 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,259 miles

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

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

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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SG06 ZPX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SG06 ZPX, 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 SG06 ZPX registered?

SG06 ZPX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is SG06 ZPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG06 ZPX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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