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EN06 OXJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 OXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 117,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 117,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 116,561 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 114,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine mgt light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2017 107,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs worn

rear pads wearing thin

slight play in front top mounts

wiper linkage worn

Pass 13 May 2016 97,942 miles

slight play in both front top mounts

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 5 May 2015 90,209 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 84,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,250 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 75,272 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 60,792 miles

Front number plate cracked & boken but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

Fail 5 May 2011 60,792 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front number plate cracked & boken but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,652 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,191 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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EN06 OXJ 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 92.9%.

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 EN06 OXJ, 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 EN06 OXJ registered?

EN06 OXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is EN06 OXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN06 OXJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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