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TSX 195K

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,758 mi
Last recorded55,758 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSX 195K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 55,758 miles

Oil leak

n\s\f floor corroded but not prescribed area

o\s\f corroded but not in prescribed area

o\s\f tyre cut but not to cords

slight play in steering arms

Fail 17 May 2013 55,758 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n\s\f floor corroded but not prescribed area

o\s\f corroded but not in prescribed area

o\s\f tyre cut but not to cords

slight play in steering arms

Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,703 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 55,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,622 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,620 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,469 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 53,819 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 53,759 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,130 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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TSX 195K is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 TSX 195K, 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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What year was TSX 195K registered?

TSX 195K is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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