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AY06 EKJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,214 mi
Last recorded112,214 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 EKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 112,214 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 110,777 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,197 miles

washer bottle leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2024 105,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2023 101,033 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 97,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside sill damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2021 93,968 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure unable to tilt (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside sill damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2020 89,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 89,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,170 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 84,170 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,955 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 76,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished and shoulders slightly worn.

Offside Front Tyre shoulders slightly worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,646 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 64,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,950 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 46,779 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 46,779 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)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 36,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 21,738 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 17,066 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 14,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 14,164 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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AY06 EKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY06 EKJ, 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 AY06 EKJ registered?

AY06 EKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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The MOT history for AY06 EKJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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