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WV06 ZPX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,570 mi
Last recorded73,570 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 ZPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,570 miles

Nearside mirror is insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,466 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in tyre and outer shoulder cracked ()

Nearside Front spring top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer shoulder ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front spring top mount has slight play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft seal has a slight seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,169 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 51,153 miles

Front wiper arms worn

Fail 19 Feb 2019 51,153 miles

Front wiper arms worn

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,904 miles

Both rear tyres cracking up

Footbrake travel

Fail 21 Feb 2018 48,904 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust clamp weld broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres cracking up

Footbrake travel

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,002 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

centre exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,797 miles

Fuel light on!

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,433 miles

Drivers release to rear seating handle broken

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,457 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 ZPX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

WV06 ZPX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is WV06 ZPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV06 ZPX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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