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WP06 XNL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,331 mi
Last recorded75,331 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 XNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,331 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 66,954 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 66,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,313 miles

E M L lamp on

offside rear tyre close to limit and is perished

Fail 18 Feb 2017 60,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

E M L lamp on

offside rear tyre close to limit and is perished

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,184 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

engine m.i.l on

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,607 miles

engine mil on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,242 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,574 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 34,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front and Rear number plates poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 26,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 29,120 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,210 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 18,210 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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WP06 XNL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WP06 XNL, 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

How do I check the history of WP06 XNL?

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What year was WP06 XNL registered?

WP06 XNL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is WP06 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP06 XNL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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