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783 EPP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,136 mi
Last recorded107,136 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration783 EPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 107,136 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,077 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,568 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 96,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 92,038 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 92,038 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 77,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 72,230 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 72,229 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 25 May 2017 67,172 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres showing signs of wear

Fail 25 May 2017 67,172 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,536 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 62,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 59,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 57,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 53,631 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,102 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,290 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,982 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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783 EPP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 783 EPP, 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 783 EPP registered?

783 EPP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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