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DE06 FZJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 FZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,457 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 102,896 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 102,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 96,739 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 96,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2022 88,052 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe

Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,473 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,171 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,140 miles

n/s front & n/s rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,165 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,354 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 40,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,734 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 26,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,803 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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DE06 FZJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE06 FZJ, 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 DE06 FZJ registered?

DE06 FZJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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