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W88 ASW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,776 mi
Last recorded60,776 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 ASW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 60,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 58,827 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 56,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner section (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 56,689 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner section (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 51,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,466 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 41,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 41,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 39,267 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 36,327 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2016 33,146 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 33,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,838 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

os r tyre perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2014 27,414 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 27,414 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side wiper blade req att

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,386 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 24,328 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 21,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 18,914 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 18,914 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 13,374 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 13,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W88 ASW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W88 ASW, 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 W88 ASW registered?

W88 ASW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is W88 ASW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W88 ASW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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