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DE56 OJA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,055 mi
Last recorded80,055 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 OJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,055 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre badly deteriorated deep cracks but no cords visible 2055516

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 68,593 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 68,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,268 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 51,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,146 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 37,989 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges also wearing low

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Fail 10 Aug 2013 37,886 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres worn on edges also wearing low

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,015 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,903 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,435 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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DE56 OJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DE56 OJA, 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 DE56 OJA registered?

DE56 OJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is DE56 OJA safe to buy?

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