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EJ06 JYV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,862 mi
Last recorded86,862 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 JYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 86,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reverse light inop - lense cracked

oil on minimum mark

Fail 29 Sep 2025 86,862 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill corroded near rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reverse light inop - lense cracked

oil on minimum mark

Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 84,382 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 84,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 80,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 73,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,650 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall perishing outer sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

rear discs corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2018 63,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall perishing outer sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

rear discs corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,486 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,001 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 51,999 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 46,028 miles

The engine oil wae below minimum prior to test! Oil now added.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,811 miles

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

brake pads warning lamp on wiring broken

Fail 6 Feb 2014 38,811 miles

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

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

brake pads warning lamp on wiring broken

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,426 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low tread depth.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,999 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,385 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 17,749 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,584 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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EJ06 JYV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ06 JYV, 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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EJ06 JYV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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