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B5 UGJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,850 mi
Last recorded78,850 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 UGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

struggle to pass emission during the test

Fail 8 Jan 2026 78,890 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 76,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,546 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 73,546 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,777 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 72,777 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,198 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 69,198 miles

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

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering O/S AND N/S REAR SILLS WITHIN 30 CM OF SUSPENSION MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer SILLS CORRODED

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,472 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 67,481 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 67,481 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,154 miles

Dip Stick Tube Damaged

Front Both Tyre's cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Number plate

Nearside Front door window as a fault.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,154 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Dip Stick Tube Damaged

Front Both Tyre's cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Number plate

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 319,862 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2015 58,187 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,086 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,369 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,271 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 40,271 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,359 miles

all four tyres close to limit (3mm)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,772 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,271 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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B5 UGJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B5 UGJ, 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 B5 UGJ registered?

B5 UGJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is B5 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 UGJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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