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X40 MKW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,970 mi
Last recorded85,970 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 MKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front inner sills corroding

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 85,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front inner sills corroding

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,923 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,706 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,253 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,750 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 69,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,405 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 58,860 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 57,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 56,866 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,586 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,165 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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X40 MKW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X40 MKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X40 MKW?

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What year was X40 MKW registered?

X40 MKW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is X40 MKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X40 MKW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X40 MKW have outstanding finance?

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