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VE06 OEK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,328 mi
Last recorded80,328 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 OEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 80,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 73,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,570 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 57,823 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 57,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 53,444 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 45,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 45,866 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 42,362 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,706 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 26,451 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,421 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 20,395 miles

front wiper blades split/smearing

offside rear handbrake not releasing fully

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,992 miles

osr hand brake not fully releasing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,233 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,270 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 OEK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OEK, 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

How do I check the history of VE06 OEK?

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What year was VE06 OEK registered?

VE06 OEK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is VE06 OEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 OEK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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