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SN06 POV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,572 mi
Last recorded78,572 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 POV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,572 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 71,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 61,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 51,071 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust mount u/s

Pass 30 May 2013 46,387 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 42,551 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,551 miles

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 28 May 2011 38,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre perished/soft

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,400 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 32,400 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,647 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN06 POV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SN06 POV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN06 POV registered?

SN06 POV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 2006.

Is SN06 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN06 POV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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