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SH06 OTZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,242 mi
Last recorded105,242 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 OTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 105,242 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 105,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure drivers door mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 101,853 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 101,853 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 95,270 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2015 90,862 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure

rear exaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2015 90,862 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure

rear exaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2014 84,375 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 73,851 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,274 miles

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,818 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,109 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 35,301 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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SH06 OTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH06 OTZ, 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 SH06 OTZ registered?

SH06 OTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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