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AJ56 ZMY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,024 mi
Last recorded105,024 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ZMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 105,024 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 97,091 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 97,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 89,922 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 89,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,755 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,366 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,366 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,336 miles

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

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

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

ns steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,095 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 65,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,388 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 58,388 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,901 miles

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

airbag light on.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,272 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2011 37,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs rusty

Pass 18 May 2010 27,065 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 27,065 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,686 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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AJ56 ZMY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

AJ56 ZMY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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