2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · HT06 FTF
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 83,773 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT06 FTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 83,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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HT06 FTF Mileage History
- 18/09/202478,835 mi
- 20/09/202478,835 mi
- 12/09/202581,417 mi+2,582 mi
- 12/09/202581,417 mi
- 27/08/202683,773 mi+2,356 mi
Average of roughly 2,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT06 FTF 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 (HT06 FTF) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 advisory notices are 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle i”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle ”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle i”.
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