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V6 ARK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,142 mi
Last recorded45,142 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 ARK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 45,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,693 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 40,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 34,924 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,864 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,145 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 29,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 25,017 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 20,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 16,402 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2013 11,181 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 11,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 6,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 4,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 3,859 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 3,223 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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V6 ARK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V6 ARK, 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 V6 ARK registered?

V6 ARK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is V6 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 ARK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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