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TH06 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,671 mi
Last recorded117,671 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH06 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 117,671 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 114,988 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,106 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s slight movement in both inner rack ends ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 111,106 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s slight movement in both inner rack ends ()

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 108,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,107 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 107,107 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt twisted stopping it retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,897 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 104,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished but not split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,571 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,055 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 93,292 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,674 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,420 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 87,420 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,565 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,454 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,988 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)

tyre sidewalls splitting on both front tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,693 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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TH06 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TH06 BUG, 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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TH06 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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