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BJ06 WYR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,715 mi
Last recorded171,715 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 WYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 171,715 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 171,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 163,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 163,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 157,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad and discs coroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2022 157,925 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad and discs coroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2021 154,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,984 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 137,984 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2018 126,355 miles

Engine cover/ Engine plastic plate fitted bottom side

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 126,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,106 miles

rear tyres close to the limit

Fail 30 Jan 2017 114,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres close to the limit

Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,630 miles

Service light on

3 LED's out in centre stoplight

Power steering belt noisy when steering operated

Fail 26 Jan 2016 104,630 miles

3 LED's out in centre stoplight

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering belt noisy when steering operated

Service light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,378 miles

rear tyres blocking

Fail 20 Jun 2014 97,378 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear tyres blocking

Pass 17 May 2013 93,517 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 87,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 80,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,813 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,946 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 32,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BJ06 WYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BJ06 WYR, 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 BJ06 WYR registered?

BJ06 WYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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