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SV06 UPW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 UPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 136,809 miles

Mil light on

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox & engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Front both sides ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 136,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mil light on

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox & engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Front both sides ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 129,962 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2023 129,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 118,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 118,267 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 111,312 miles

EML illuminated

Underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes

Fail 18 Jun 2021 111,312 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML illuminated

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Park brake little effort

Underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes

Fail 8 Dec 2020 111,242 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear- sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has a little reserve of travel

Pass 10 May 2019 108,350 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 108,348 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 101,925 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

engine covers fitted

everything on underside of vehicle freshly coated in black sealer

Fail 11 May 2018 101,920 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

engine covers fitted

everything on underside of vehicle freshly coated in black sealer

Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,652 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central exhaust bracket deteriorated but section still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,641 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 96,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 96,253 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,581 miles

all brake discs corroded on inside edge

both rear tyres on 2mm of tread

exhaust centre bracket broken

Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

all brake discs corroded on inside edge

both rear tyres on 2mm of tread

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,814 miles

engine light on dash

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inside

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and getting bald on edges

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 69,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s rear brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2012 69,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,823 miles

approx 5 bulbs out in high level brake light

Fail 25 Nov 2011 61,823 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

approx 5 bulbs out in high level brake light

Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,524 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 55,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front worn /pitted on inner face

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,903 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)

o/s/r tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,687 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 UPW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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