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TP06 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,993 mi
Last recorded76,993 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTP06 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,993 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 76,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,371 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,725 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 30 Jun 2020 68,725 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 6 Jul 2019 65,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 62,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 58,493 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 51,223 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 47,531 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,066 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 38,636 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 29,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,117 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 25,117 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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TP06 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TP06 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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TP06 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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