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VO06 AYU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 AYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 144,457 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 131,524 miles

Coolant leak ()

excessive corrosion on both sides outer sills

Pass 19 Sep 2023 121,152 miles

Rear both sides, excessive corrosion on both sides outer sills not prescribed area or load bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2022 113,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,853 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,144 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 96,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,399 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 88,397 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,710 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,112 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 51,082 miles

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

front disc's badly corroded on inside

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,418 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,401 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 21,736 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,524 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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VO06 AYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VO06 AYU, 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 VO06 AYU registered?

VO06 AYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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