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A8 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,110 mi
Last recorded30,110 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 30,110 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 29,604 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 28,564 miles

General under body corrosion.

Pass 3 Jan 2023 27,386 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 26,169 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 26,169 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 24,227 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 23,146 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 20,486 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 20,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 18,687 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 15,580 miles

all tyre outer side walls are scuffed and slightly perished

Pass 12 Jan 2016 14,127 miles

Front brake discs are pitted.

Power steering fluid is leaking from reservoir because its over filled.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 11,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 8,480 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shockabsorber dust covers split (secure)

condensation in both headlights and both tail lights (not affecting operation)

front brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 23 Dec 2013 8,477 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake pads badly cracked and deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2012 7,518 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate cracked

offside wiper blade split[clearing screen]

traction control light on indicating a fault

Fail 15 Dec 2011 90,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 90,605 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 5,849 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 5,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 5,256 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 4,561 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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A8 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A8 BUG, 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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A8 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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