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WD06 DVF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,144 mi
Last recorded100,144 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 DVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 100,144 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 100,144 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 95,104 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 87,734 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 87,113 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 87,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,593 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,685 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 75,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,869 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,730 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 61,730 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,931 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 57,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,479 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,365 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,863 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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WD06 DVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WD06 DVF, 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 WD06 DVF registered?

WD06 DVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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