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SP06 OVH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,602 mi
Last recorded105,602 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 OVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2020 105,602 miles

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))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills have damage but not within a prescribed area

Pass 29 May 2019 101,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 100,787 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inapropriately repaired (body filler) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel damaged slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracked 205/55/16

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear shock absorbers corroded

oil leak from rocker cover area

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGED

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 85,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGED

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,570 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,018 miles

advise engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

advise front wiper blades

Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,204 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 25 Feb 2009 26,252 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 OVH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP06 OVH, 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 SP06 OVH registered?

SP06 OVH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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