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VO06 EXU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,302 mi
Last recorded98,302 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 EXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2018 98,302 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

emissions not tested /vehicle running rough

Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,166 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 91,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 91,154 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness when spun

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

high level brake light inop

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,009 miles

Centre Rear brake light inoperative

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 83,009 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear brake light inoperative

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,348 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

piece of metal in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,317 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,713 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 EXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 VO06 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

VO06 EXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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