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BJ06 XJH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,306 mi
Last recorded96,306 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 XJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,306 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 88,366 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 88,236 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 86,599 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 86,558 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,631 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 84,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,445 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 69,668 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 69,668 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,800 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 47,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,976 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,624 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,551 miles

slight damage to nearside front wing.

slight damage to offside and nearside outer sill panel.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,632 miles

offside front seat belt stalk slightly distorted

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 XJH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BJ06 XJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ06 XJH registered?

BJ06 XJH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 XJH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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