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WV06 ODR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,514 mi
Last recorded158,514 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 ODR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 158,514 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2022 158,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2021 152,379 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm + worn on edges

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Emissions was on maximum limit for Co content

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

Nearside inner and outer sill have slight corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill have slight corrosion

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2021 152,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres on 3mm + worn on edges

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Emissions was on maximum limit for Co content

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

Nearside inner and outer sill have slight corrosion

Nearside rear outer pad looks to of got hot/on minimum thickness

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill have slight corrosion

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2020 146,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill has slight damage

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

covers fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2020 146,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill has slight damage

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2019 139,550 miles

Engine covers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside front outer sill has slight damage

Offside mirror casing slightly damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2019 139,485 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine covers

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside front outer sill has slight damage

Offside mirror casing slightly damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2018 133,029 miles

Oil leak engine (sump bung ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 133,029 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine (sump bung ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,358 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Mar 2015 111,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 106,192 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on limit.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 106,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre tread on limit.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,743 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Fail 24 Mar 2011 68,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,935 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 52,935 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,507 miles

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

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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WV06 ODR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WV06 ODR, 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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WV06 ODR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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