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WG06 OWK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,886 mi
Last recorded96,886 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 OWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 96,886 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 94,663 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 94,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 91,935 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2018 88,736 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2017 85,409 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 82,156 miles

both front top mount bushes has slight movement

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 May 2015 77,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 70,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 62,529 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,958 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 53,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,184 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 21,324 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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WG06 OWK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WG06 OWK, 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 WG06 OWK registered?

WG06 OWK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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The MOT history for WG06 OWK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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