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WM06 ENV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,974 mi
Last recorded131,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 ENV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 131,974 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 132,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 128,469 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 125,979 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 124,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 121,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 104,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing bold outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,997 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 86,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,275 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 82,275 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,860 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,283 miles

Both front Discs corroding slightly on inner surface

Both rear tyres getting close to the limit

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,283 miles

Both front Discs corroding slightly on inner surface

Both rear tyres getting close to the limit

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,134 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 63,134 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,895 miles

Light corrosion on inner /outer faces off both front brake discs

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,859 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,816 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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WM06 ENV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WM06 ENV, 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 WM06 ENV registered?

WM06 ENV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 2006.

Is WM06 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM06 ENV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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