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W121 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,019 mi
Last recorded99,019 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 99,019 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 97,679 miles

Corrosion appearing on sills

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 97,679 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion appearing on sills

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 94,635 miles

Corrosion appearing on sills

Fail 22 Nov 2023 94,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion appearing on sills

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 93,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,560 miles

Front head light lenses starting to mist

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 88,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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 cracking and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,018 miles

Nearside Rear Undulation on inner

Pass 25 Sep 2019 82,572 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,382 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

rear tyres starting too perish

Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,692 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 60,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,279 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Unable to satisfactorily inspect luggage compartment

Wipers causing slight smearing to the screen

nearside front Tyre side wall is cut, not to cords

nearside rear Tyre deteriorated

nearside wiper fouls scuttle trim

Fail 24 Sep 2014 56,279 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Unable to satisfactorily inspect luggage compartment

Wipers causing slight smearing to the screen

nearside front Tyre side wall is cut, not to cords

nearside rear Tyre deteriorated

nearside wiper fouls scuttle trim

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,620 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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W121 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W121 BUG, 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 W121 BUG registered?

W121 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for W121 BUG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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