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388 UXT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,467 mi
Last recorded63,467 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration388 UXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 63,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 63,063 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 62,638 miles

Fluid leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,448 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 60,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,725 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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388 UXT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 388 UXT, 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 388 UXT?

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What year was 388 UXT registered?

388 UXT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is 388 UXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 388 UXT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 388 UXT have outstanding finance?

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