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AJ56 WUB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

69,868 mi
Last recorded69,868 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 WUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 69,868 miles

Fuel cap temporary

Nearside Front Outer sill not in prescribes area corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 69,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Offside flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel cap temporary

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sill area holed

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 67,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides, rear sill sections tender/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sill area holed

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 64,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread just visible, edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Just o/s of center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,112 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 61,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 54,220 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2021 54,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,047 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray obscuring components

Fail 30 Nov 2018 48,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray obscuring components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,555 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased not allowing a detailed inspection

under trays obscuring components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,785 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased not allowing a detailed inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,698 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 40,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,505 miles

wipers noisy

Fail 6 Dec 2013 33,491 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

wipers noisy

Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,634 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,571 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,170 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 19,170 miles

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

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

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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AJ56 WUB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ56 WUB, 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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What year was AJ56 WUB registered?

AJ56 WUB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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