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AK06 JXY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,956 mi
Last recorded64,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 JXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,956 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,200 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded off , but system still supported.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 50,196 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,787 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,471 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 40,471 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,378 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 35,378 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,581 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,911 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AK06 JXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK06 JXY, 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 AK06 JXY registered?

AK06 JXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is AK06 JXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 JXY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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