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WN06 AED

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

137,679 mi
Last recorded137,679 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN06 AED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 May 2024 137,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Front both headlamps slightly loose

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 129,974 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 129,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 123,840 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 123,840 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 119,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 26 May 2021 119,404 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns and os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre stop lamp inop

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2020 115,174 miles

Nearside Front indicator outer lens missing but is still orange

various body panels damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2019 111,758 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

oil low

Fail 31 May 2019 111,756 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

oil low

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 106,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 92,643 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Jan 2016 77,643 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 77,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 69,668 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 65,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,905 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2012 50,905 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,690 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,690 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,686 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 30,670 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WN06 AED is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN06 AED, 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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WN06 AED is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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