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AF06 MPX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,538 mi
Last recorded50,538 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 MPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 50,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 49,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear revers lamp not working

Pass 3 Mar 2023 48,131 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,886 miles

Nearside Rear revers lamp not working

Fail 2 Mar 2022 46,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear revers lamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 45,247 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 42,927 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 39,311 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 36,683 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,440 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 33,414 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 29,452 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 26,055 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 26,055 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 23,215 miles

Boot full unable to check for spare wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2012 20,345 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 16,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 16,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 13,686 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 9,803 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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AF06 MPX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF06 MPX, 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 AF06 MPX registered?

AF06 MPX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is AF06 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 MPX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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