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AD06 EFZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,841 mi
Last recorded153,841 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 EFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 153,841 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 153,841 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 145,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 145,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 138,905 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 138,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 130,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 130,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,987 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 122,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 117,703 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,960 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 106,394 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,646 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2016 92,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,823 miles

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

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

both front tyres have worn on inside edges

Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,907 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,748 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,890 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,735 miles

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

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

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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AD06 EFZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD06 EFZ, 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 AD06 EFZ registered?

AD06 EFZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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The MOT history for AD06 EFZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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