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SO06 SBZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,968 mi
Last recorded73,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 SBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 73,968 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 72,888 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,829 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded but not excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules corroded but not excessively (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Wiper arm worn

Fail 17 Jul 2024 71,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both front brake hose ferrules excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded but not excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules corroded but not excessively (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Wiper arm worn

Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,965 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at clip on axle to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wiper arms worn

Fail 17 Jul 2023 70,692 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded at seat belt mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at clip on axle to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wiper arms worn

Pass 25 Jul 2022 69,195 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wiper arms worn

Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,983 miles

Both wiper arms worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe and clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,103 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,981 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,036 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 64,036 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,893 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 53,893 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

o/s/r barke has slight bind

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,473 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,463 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,716 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,331 miles

O/S/F Brake pads slightly worn

Rear tyre sidewalls slightly perishing

Wipers torn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,301 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 19,728 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 19,728 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SO06 SBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SO06 SBZ, 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 SO06 SBZ registered?

SO06 SBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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