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V111 BTL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,359 mi
Last recorded85,359 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 BTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,833 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and nearside front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 68,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and nearside front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 66,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 61,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 56,958 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,387 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 46,736 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,614 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,790 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,765 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 19,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,196 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,107 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 12,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,780 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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V111 BTL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V111 BTL, 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 V111 BTL registered?

V111 BTL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is V111 BTL safe to buy?

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