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AF06 MXL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,882 mi
Last recorded74,882 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 MXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 74,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 71,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 70,208 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 70,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 69,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 66,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking on tread & perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2021 62,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking on tread & perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 61,616 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,176 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have slight cracking on the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens is slightly loose but not at risk of falling off

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are also slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,202 miles

lot of travel in brake pedal but still has reserve travel

Fail 19 Mar 2018 57,202 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

lot of travel in brake pedal but still has reserve travel

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on 3 mm, 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both sills have damage

fuel cap seal cracking,

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,036 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front track rod corroded, not excessive

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips in zone A (8.3.1a)

boot full cannot inspect

Fail 20 Apr 2016 52,036 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front track rod corroded, not excessive

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips in zone A (8.3.1a)

boot full cannot inspect

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal cracking

o/s wiper blade split.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 48,145 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal cracking

o/s wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,812 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,541 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 MXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXL, 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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AF06 MXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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