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SO06 WRF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,930 mi
Last recorded147,930 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 WRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 147,930 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all mechanical components corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2021 147,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 147,470 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 147,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 138,948 miles

advise front brake discs excessivly corroded

advise middle exhaust rubber snaped but exhaut still fully suported

Fail 5 Sep 2017 138,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear indicator just showing orange

Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,300 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2016 124,300 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,998 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,493 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,192 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,665 miles

condensation in o/s/r fog lamp

rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2009 35,665 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

condensation in o/s/r fog lamp

rear exhaust corrosion

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 WRF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WRF, 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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SO06 WRF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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