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WG06 SOU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,792 mi
Last recorded145,792 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 145,792 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 145,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 141,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 141,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,040 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 137,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 134,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust back box skin flaking off

Fail 9 Feb 2023 134,753 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust back box skin flaking off

Pass 2 Jul 2021 134,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 131,683 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 129,124 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 129,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 116,993 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,246 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,303 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 83,303 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,010 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,910 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,152 miles

front discs slightly worn

o/s mirror unit damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,290 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,128 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 SOU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

WG06 SOU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 2006.

Is WG06 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG06 SOU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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