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WG06 PFV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,176 mi
Last recorded96,176 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 PFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 96,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 11 Mar 2024 96,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 20 Feb 2024 96,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,753 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,669 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 74,079 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 58,831 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 58,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,778 miles

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,505 miles

both front brake discs look corroded on inside face

Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,238 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,748 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,559 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 PFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PFV, 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 WG06 PFV registered?

WG06 PFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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The MOT history for WG06 PFV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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