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SM06 UMW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,500 mi
Last recorded120,500 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 UMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 120,500 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 120,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 105,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,872 miles

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Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,780 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 91,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Feb 2012 75,746 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,081 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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SM06 UMW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM06 UMW, 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 SM06 UMW registered?

SM06 UMW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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