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SM06 XPY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,457 mi
Last recorded156,457 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 156,457 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 147,591 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 142,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust bracket corroded weakened still supporting system

nearside and offside inner lower sills under sealed

Pass 28 Jun 2019 136,438 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 136,438 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both front wishbone bushes came out off both wishbone not good (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 129,490 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,179 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 115,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,120 miles

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,106 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Jul 2014 94,824 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 89,366 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,142 miles

slight play in near side steering rack arm

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,958 miles

inside of front brake disks corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,898 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 40,889 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)

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 XPY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

SM06 XPY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is SM06 XPY safe to buy?

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