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VF06 BWC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,192 mi
Last recorded85,192 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF06 BWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,192 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,195 miles

Offside Body sill damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,156 miles

Centre brake light inoperative; may not be wired in???

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

Recommend renewal of camshaft drive belt.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 59,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Recommend renewal of camshaft drive belt.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 47,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,892 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 39,842 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,510 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,225 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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VF06 BWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VF06 BWC, 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 VF06 BWC registered?

VF06 BWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is VF06 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF06 BWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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