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WV06 ZLO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,010 mi
Last recorded116,010 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 ZLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,010 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 115,997 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke in garage (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 113,921 miles

Nearside wiper arm worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 110,929 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 110,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 105,540 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 105,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 99,918 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 99,918 miles

Central rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,694 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 92,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,637 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,336 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 82,336 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 76,188 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,205 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 64,205 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,498 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,277 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 46,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,259 miles

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

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

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 ZLO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

WV06 ZLO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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