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WF06 PXP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,490 mi
Last recorded80,490 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 PXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 80,490 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,359 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,210 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front top mounts

Pass 6 Dec 2021 75,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,708 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,792 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,088 miles

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Nearside Front Upper play in strut mounting

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

Offside Front Upper play in strut mounting

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,809 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Traction control light illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,543 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,330 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,949 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre tread on limit

o/s front tyre tread wstarting to wear on edges

o/s rear tyre badly perished and starting to get low

Fail 16 Oct 2012 33,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre tread on limit

o/s front tyre tread wstarting to wear on edges

o/s rear tyre badly perished and starting to get low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,703 miles

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

both rear tyres perrishing/cracking

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 May 2011 30,797 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 29,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,352 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,696 miles

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

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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WF06 PXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WF06 PXP, 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 WF06 PXP registered?

WF06 PXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2006.

Is WF06 PXP safe to buy?

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