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WD06 EET

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,234 mi
Last recorded103,234 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 EET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 99,870 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 99,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 79,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,146 miles

coolant low.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,713 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 41,799 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 22,955 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 20,377 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 12,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 7,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 5,701 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 3,362 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 EET is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD06 EET registered?

WD06 EET is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is WD06 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD06 EET shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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