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V5 WUF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,217 mi
Last recorded88,217 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 WUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 88,217 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 87,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 87,680 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 87,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,913 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,735 miles

Offside Front upper suspension leg mounting has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,167 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,536 miles

n/s front tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,794 miles

n/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,743 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 75,351 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,791 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,369 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 63,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,054 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 47,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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V5 WUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V5 WUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V5 WUF registered?

V5 WUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is V5 WUF safe to buy?

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