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BK56 RJY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,806 mi
Last recorded91,806 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 RJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 91,806 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill rear corroded /holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall small split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill rear corroded /holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded by rear beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill rear corroded /holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside unable to adjust door mirror from drivers position

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall small split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill rear corroded /holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 84,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 84,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 83,546 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

suspension arms and components slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 83,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

suspension arms and components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2021 82,563 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 82,563 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 82,121 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 82,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,584 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit 1.8mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 71,584 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit 1.8mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 62,365 miles

Offside Front wall perished

Fail 8 May 2017 62,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 53,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 10 May 2016 53,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 May 2015 45,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot wont open

nearside front inner mud guard broken

Fail 12 May 2015 45,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot wont open

nearside front inner mud guard broken

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,227 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 37,713 miles

both front wipers split at the ends

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 May 2012 34,196 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,335 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 30,335 miles

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 Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

front tyres 2 mm age cracks

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,656 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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BK56 RJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BK56 RJY, 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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BK56 RJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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