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E14 JRJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,110 mi
Last recorded63,110 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 JRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 63,110 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 49,651 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 49,641 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 47,246 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 47,235 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s rearmost bushes very worn & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 44,534 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has free play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has free play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 43,338 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 43,338 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 36,694 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 33,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 30,739 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine under tray missing

Pass 15 May 2017 28,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre very deteriorated with age

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

Offside Rear tyre very deteriorated with age

both front shock absorber dust covers damaged

front exhaust flexible section and jointing sleeve clamp bolts deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2016 27,030 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracking with age

Pass 15 May 2015 25,358 miles

front tyre walls scrubbed and cracked with age

Pass 12 May 2014 23,776 miles

both front tyre outer walls scrubbed and deteriorated with age

Pass 13 May 2013 21,611 miles

all four tyre walls cracked and deteriorated with age

Pass 31 May 2012 19,328 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,535 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 16,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 12,874 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 9,061 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 9,061 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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E14 JRJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E14 JRJ, 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 E14 JRJ registered?

E14 JRJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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