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VE06 VOU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,893 mi
Last recorded40,893 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 VOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 40,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 39,231 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 33,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 32,997 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 31,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,918 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,121 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 25,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres are perrishing on inner sidewall

O/S/F Tyre is perrishing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,602 miles

All tyres are perrishing and cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,455 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 16,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,421 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,962 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 VOU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

VE06 VOU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2006.

Is VE06 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 VOU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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