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423 UXV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,682 mi
Last recorded66,682 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration423 UXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,682 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,708 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,383 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 64,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,501 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,476 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 62,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,075 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,075 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 26 May 2009 60,235 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 60,231 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 May 2008 58,395 miles

slight play to both front wheels,3x chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2008 58,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

3x small chips in windscreen,slight play to both front wheels,damp around nearside front brake hub.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,023 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal travelling

lower A posts rusting

no rear seat belts fitted

no seat back fasteners fitted

steering damper bushes poor

wipers slow/poor

Fail 12 Apr 2007 58,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal travelling

lower A posts rusting

no rear seat belts fitted

no seat back fasteners fitted

steering damper bushes poor

wipers poor/slow

Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,270 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 56,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r shocker loose, o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked, front bumper missing, battery insecure.

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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423 UXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 423 UXV, 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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423 UXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is 423 UXV safe to buy?

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