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WN06 WCR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,898 mi
Last recorded109,898 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN06 WCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 109,898 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging off mirror ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 109,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper split not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging off mirror ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 92,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,458 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 86,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 73,141 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 57,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,439 miles

205 55 16 91 h

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads..the front brake disk inner surfces are slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

the center exhaust support bracket has become insecure but the system is still supported

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,082 miles

center exhaust mount loose

Pass 9 May 2015 43,187 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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)

centre exhaust mount broken, exhaust still adequetly supported

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished , inner cording not clearly exposed at present

o/s/f wheel rim damaged but not excessively

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished , inner cording not clearly exposed at present

Pass 2 May 2014 34,711 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,521 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,230 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,983 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,821 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 7,110 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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WN06 WCR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WN06 WCR, 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 WCR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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