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ST06 PCU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,175 mi
Last recorded105,175 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 PCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,175 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded/flaking

Fail 2 Aug 2022 97,610 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded/flaking

Pass 26 Jul 2021 92,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,359 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 85,359 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 78,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,712 miles

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 71,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

bracket broke on centre exhaust

oil breather pipe split

Fail 15 Jul 2017 61,055 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

bracket broke on centre exhaust

oil breather pipe split

Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,382 miles

bracket broke on center exhaust

power steering pipe (s) or hose (s) has slight seepage (steering rack end)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 55,338 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack end (2.3.3b)

bracket broke on centre exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 52,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,361 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 52,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,734 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Fuel cap sealing ring is slightly perished

Fail 3 Mar 2014 47,734 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Fuel cap sealing ring is slightly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,744 miles

all four discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 45,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 38,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 31,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 19,347 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 19,347 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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ST06 PCU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ST06 PCU, 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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ST06 PCU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 2006.

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