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AO05 JAR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,452 mi
Last recorded63,452 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 63,452 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 56,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded and starting to swell. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4-5k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded and starting to swell. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,757 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,682 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,494 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,013 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,043 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,878 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,253 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,712 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,092 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 29,092 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,911 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 26,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,614 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 20,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,602 miles

front outer tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,471 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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AO05 JAR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AO05 JAR, 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 AO05 JAR registered?

AO05 JAR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is AO05 JAR safe to buy?

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