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VE06 FWD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,085 mi
Last recorded103,085 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 FWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 103,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 101,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,932 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,217 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 95,349 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sileccer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill with in 12" of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 95,339 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill with in 12" of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sileccer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill with in 12" of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,246 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,456 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,201 miles

Rear Slight cracking in tyres

Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,332 miles

rear Tyre's cracks appearing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,850 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 28 Nov 2014 74,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,729 miles

3rd brake light disconected at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2012 63,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

3rd brake light disconected at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,788 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 58,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,113 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 54,113 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,227 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm worn on both edges and just legel

offside front tyre on 2mm worn on both edges and just legel

Fail 30 Nov 2009 48,227 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre on 2mm worn on both edges and just legel

offside front tyre on 2mm worn on both edges and just legel

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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VE06 FWD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VE06 FWD, 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 VE06 FWD registered?

VE06 FWD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is VE06 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 FWD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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