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SK06 EZE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,907 mi
Last recorded139,907 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 EZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 139,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 139,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 137,789 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 119,469 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped up (8.1.2a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 108,822 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped up (8.1.2a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 103,100 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2017 103,100 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2016 101,144 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 21 Jun 2016 101,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre bracket broken

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,617 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 98,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 May 2014 93,865 miles

both mirror casings loose and damaged

engine under tray and cross member missing

exhaust front flexi pipe damaged and blowing

exhaust rear box corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

several areas of damage around bodywork and bumpers

some play in both front wishbone rear mounting bushes

some play in nearside front inner tie rod joint

Fail 8 May 2014 93,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both mirror casings loose and damaged

engine under tray and cross member missing

exhaust front flexi pipe damaged and blowing

exhaust rear box corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

several areas of damage around bodywork and bumpers

some play in both front wishbone rear mounting bushes

some play in nearside front inner tie rod joint

Pass 10 May 2013 88,516 miles

both lower arch liners loose

both mirror casings and side repeaters damaged

engine block covered in oil

several areas of damage on bodywork

signs of oil leak around intercooler conectors

undertray missing/cut off

Fail 10 May 2013 88,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

undertray missing/cut off

both lower arch liners loose

both mirror casings and side repeaters damaged

engine block covered in oil

several areas of damage on bodywork

signs of oil leak around intercooler conectors

Pass 9 May 2012 80,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak around tutbo area

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2012 80,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak around tutbo area

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2011 68,871 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 55,509 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 55,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2009 41,284 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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SK06 EZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK06 EZE, 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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SK06 EZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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