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DK56 RJZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,133 mi
Last recorded109,133 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 RJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 109,133 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 109,119 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 96,427 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mounting damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,954 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 87,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (chalked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,381 miles

Central Stop light inop.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & under inflated. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls worn & split on inner.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre split on inner sidewall.

Outer sills damaged.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 83,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By stop light. (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & insecure. (8.2.2)

Central Stop light inop.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & under inflated. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls worn & split on inner.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre split on inner sidewall.

Outer sills damaged.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 75,670 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 31 Oct 2016 75,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2015 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 56,512 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 41,915 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 41,915 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,118 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,438 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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DK56 RJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DK56 RJZ, 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 DK56 RJZ registered?

DK56 RJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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