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VN06 UXX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,123 mi
Last recorded123,123 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 UXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 123,123 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 123,123 miles

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters both (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,682 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,861 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 110,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,786 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 74,900 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 69,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 69,298 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,708 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 44,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre inner tread edge wearing uneven

Fail 18 May 2009 44,175 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre inner tread edge wearing uneven

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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VN06 UXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN06 UXX, 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 VN06 UXX registered?

VN06 UXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is VN06 UXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN06 UXX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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