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SO06 WNG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,415 mi
Last recorded51,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 WNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,288 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 46,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure Joining sleeve clamps broken/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror. ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,762 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 43,762 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,896 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,890 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 35,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,392 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,312 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside front tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,356 miles

Both Front discs slightly pitted with corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SO06 WNG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SO06 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

SO06 WNG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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