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SM06 OMX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,480 mi
Last recorded161,480 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 OMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 161,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 155,553 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 155,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 141,668 miles

Offside rear tyre outer side wall is slightly perished.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 134,865 miles

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Slight blow on exhaust at joint

Pass 3 Sep 2016 130,724 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 130,724 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,131 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 114,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,956 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2014 88,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,393 miles

Front brake discs inner faces pitted.

Offside front tyre on 3mm of tread.

Pass 10 May 2012 53,712 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 53,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side door mirrior indicator lenze missing

Fail 22 May 2009 38,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

off side door mirrior indicator lenze missing

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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SM06 OMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SM06 OMX, 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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SM06 OMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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