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AG06 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,448 mi
Last recorded15,448 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 15,448 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2026 150,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 149,468 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 149,461 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 147,920 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 147,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 124,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 113,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Fail 8 Feb 2021 113,046 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front play in both top mounts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

gear box damp

no reverse lights

Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,686 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 105,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 95,594 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 83,538 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 69,085 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 55,061 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 52,272 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,720 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 45,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 38,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 31,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,020 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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AG06 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc 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 AG06 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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AG06 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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