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X19 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,632 mi
Last recorded70,632 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX19 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 70,632 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 27 Feb 2025 68,577 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 30 Nov 2023 66,734 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

front suspension top mounts have some lift

front tyres have some wear to inner edges

nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 30 Nov 2023 66,734 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

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

front suspension top mounts have some lift

front tyres have some wear to inner edges

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 22 Nov 2022 64,810 miles

exhaust centre mount deteriorated

nearside washer jet blocked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

some lift in front top mounts

Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,998 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

some lift in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,150 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,226 miles

both rear tyres ageing and deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,226 miles

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

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

both rear tyres ageing and deteriorating

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,248 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,027 miles

both front tyres wearing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,487 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 39,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,128 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 22,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 16,858 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,657 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 9,426 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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X19 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X19 BUG, 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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X19 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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