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WV06 WLC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,335 mi
Last recorded83,335 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 WLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,335 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 83,289 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,186 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,816 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 64,816 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,970 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 57,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,655 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,016 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,168 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,598 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 38,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,754 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,576 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,233 miles

offside & nearside rear tyre walls & treads cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,784 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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WV06 WLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WV06 WLC, 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 WV06 WLC registered?

WV06 WLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is WV06 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV06 WLC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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