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SV06 UPS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,894 mi
Last recorded99,894 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 UPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,894 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 99,893 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust has a leak at the rear sleeve. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust emissions not tested due to machine being calibrated. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre hanger corroded away, exhaust still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,976 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 86,855 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,582 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 85,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,318 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 84,316 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Flexi pipe on calliper (3.6.A.1)

both front track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 80,413 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 80,413 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,444 miles

exhaust middle sleeve corroded and half split

n/s/f wiper blade torn, still clearing screen

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2015 76,444 miles

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

exhaust middle sleeve corroded and half split

n/s/f wiper blade torn, still clearing screen

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,954 miles

exhaust center sleeve corroded and split on front clamp

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,723 miles

exhaust middle bracket broken

Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,902 miles

high level brake light only approx 70% working

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,091 miles

front pads wearing thin,discs starting to corrode on inner surface

Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,209 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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SV06 UPS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV06 UPS, 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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SV06 UPS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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