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DA56 VAJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,055 mi
Last recorded105,055 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 VAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 105,055 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 105,045 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 99,760 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,951 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,361 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 83,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,418 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still secure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,740 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,740 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,201 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 47,201 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)

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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DA56 VAJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA56 VAJ, 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 DA56 VAJ registered?

DA56 VAJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is DA56 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA56 VAJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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