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VE06 OED

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,337 mi
Last recorded78,337 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 OED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,337 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 76,418 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 69,531 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 63,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 63,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,976 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,896 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,634 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,993 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,924 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,932 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,732 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 11,604 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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VE06 OED is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 OED, 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 VE06 OED registered?

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

Is VE06 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 OED shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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