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689 UXR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,845 mi
Last recorded41,845 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration689 UXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,785 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,545 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

advise footbrake pedal travel

all tyres slight grooves on the outer sidewalls,

Fail 21 Jun 2014 41,371 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

advise footbrake pedal travel

all tyres slight grooves on the outer sidewalls,

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,096 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,401 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,385 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 34,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,773 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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689 UXR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 689 UXR, 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 689 UXR registered?

689 UXR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 2006.

Is 689 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 689 UXR shows 12 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.

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