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ST06 UGV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,655 mi
Last recorded94,655 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 UGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,655 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,310 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 91,226 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 91,218 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,682 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 86,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,712 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 78,734 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but still retaining

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 78,636 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but still retaining

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 May 2017 75,531 miles

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

both rear axel bushes deteriorated but still retaining

front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 3 May 2017 74,435 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust sleeve loose (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear axel bushes deteriorated but still retaining

both rear tyres perished and cracking 205/55/16

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

exhaust heat shield insecure centre

front number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,578 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 23 Dec 2015 71,497 miles

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

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

Engine managment light on

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,535 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 21 Dec 2012 64,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre bracket broken but system still adequately supported.

Front brake disc inner surfaces worn.

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 59,483 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 55,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 55,006 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,246 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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ST06 UGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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