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SY06 DTU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,870 mi
Last recorded135,870 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 DTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,870 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 135,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 135,819 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning BELT SLIPPING (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 124,310 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear High level brake lamp unit disconnected

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch cover loose

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

Offside Front trim loose and fouling crankshaft pully

Fail 12 Apr 2019 124,310 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers park in drivers view of the road (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch cover loose

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

Offside Front trim loose and fouling crankshaft pully

Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,731 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 107,574 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,420 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 102,420 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,203 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,500 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 80,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,678 miles

outer skin of silencer corroded

Pass 6 May 2013 63,188 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 63,061 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2012 53,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 53,223 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 44,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,147 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 35,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,946 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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SY06 DTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SY06 DTU, 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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SY06 DTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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