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AF06 SMO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,258 mi
Last recorded148,258 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 SMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 148,258 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 143,991 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 141,461 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 137,668 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 125,365 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 112,544 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 112,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 107,677 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 99,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 83,483 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,979 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,014 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 55,311 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,518 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 45,488 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,535 miles

Center exhaust mounting bracket broken

Inner surface of front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,273 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack 205/55wr16

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,175 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 18,143 miles

Small cut in o/s/f tyre also tyre wearing low on inner edge

light corrosion on brake discs

n/s/f tyre, wearing low on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2009 18,143 miles

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

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

Small cut in o/s/f tyre also tyre wearing low on inner edge

light corrosion on brake discs

n/s/f tyre, wearing low on inner edge

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 SMO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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