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VO06 ZRL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,233 mi
Last recorded88,233 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 ZRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,233 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 88,220 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2022 86,646 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 86,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,324 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear and front pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front indicator side repeater slightly broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake cable retaining clip missing

battery slightly loose in carrier

exhaust centre clamp slightly corroded

nearside front wiper blade appears slightly bent

Fail 13 Feb 2021 85,324 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 02 readings (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure with with filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides front (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm and outer side wall badly perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear and front pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front indicator side repeater slightly broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake cable retaining clip missing

battery slightly loose in carrier

exhaust centre clamp slightly corroded

nearside front wiper blade appears slightly bent

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2018 81,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 81,182 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 80,192 miles

engine cover fitted

front and rear brake disc slightly corroded

osr tyre wearing un evenly around inner edge

Fail 12 May 2016 80,178 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

front and rear brake disc slightly corroded

osr tyre wearing un evenly around inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,957 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 77,957 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,559 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,877 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,851 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,545 miles

Handbrake release chrome button loose

Nearside rear Tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

slight roughness in Nearside front suspension top bearing .

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,631 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 ZRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VO06 ZRL, 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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VO06 ZRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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