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ST06 VXV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,027 mi
Last recorded121,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 VXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 121,027 miles

Offside Outer Lower central outer sill corroded

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and worn on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 121,026 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall has separated due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Lower central outer sill corroded

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and worn on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 118,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 116,906 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 116,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 115,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,235 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 113,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 110,417 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 110,415 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,902 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 107,902 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at the front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,066 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp lens smashed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jun 2018 91,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens smashed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,847 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 74,846 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill at the front and rear (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight from engine

Oil leak slight from gearbox

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,246 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,048 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,362 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,193 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 49,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,379 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,379 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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 VXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VXV, 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 ST06 VXV registered?

ST06 VXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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