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WK06 EYR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,429 mi
Last recorded65,429 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 EYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 65,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 59,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,132 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drumstick \tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,109 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 47,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 44,368 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,031 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,636 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 40,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,324 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,215 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 28,686 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,403 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,807 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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WK06 EYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc 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 WK06 EYR, 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 WK06 EYR registered?

WK06 EYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is WK06 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 EYR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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