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SP06 DPE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,462 mi
Last recorded107,462 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 DPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,462 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section , exhaust is also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front n/s and o/s sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 101,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section , exhaust is also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front n/s and o/s sills corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,828 miles

Central Rear Silencer Slightly corroded .

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 96,828 miles

Central Rear Silencer Slightly corroded .

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,268 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 96,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering angle sensor lamp illuminated.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,349 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front(lipped). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front(lipped). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,325 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,310 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,972 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 80,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported loose and twists (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,088 miles

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

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

nsf tyre 3mm tread wear inside and outside edges

osf tyre 4/4/3mm tread wear inside and outside edges worn

osr tyre 3mm tread and cracking all over tyre not deep

Fail 11 Mar 2015 73,898 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nsf seat belt not tested due to door fault

nsf tyre 3mm tread wear inside and outside edges

osf tyre 4/4/3mm tread wear inside and outside edges worn

osr tyre 3mm tread and cracking all over tyre not deep

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,560 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,559 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise front brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,669 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,307 miles

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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SP06 DPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP06 DPE, 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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SP06 DPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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