2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · MOL 116Y
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 77,129 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MOL 116Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2026
- 77,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MOL 116Y Mileage History
- 05/09/202268,441 mi
- 04/09/202368,686 mi+245 mi
- 03/09/202469,479 mi+793 mi
- 02/09/202572,192 mi+2,713 mi
- 03/09/202677,129 mi+4,937 mi
Average of roughly 2,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MOL 116Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (MOL 116Y) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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