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W77 BAT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,031 mi
Last recorded48,031 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW77 BAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 48,031 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 45,390 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 43,952 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,027 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 42,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,001 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

security of undertray [brace]

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,418 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,494 miles

slight play in nearside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,457 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,880 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 31,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,058 miles

damage to offside outer sill

outer sidewalls of offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres split and cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,713 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,628 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 13,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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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W77 BAT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W77 BAT, 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 W77 BAT registered?

W77 BAT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is W77 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W77 BAT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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