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EN55 WCJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

209,109 mi
Last recorded209,109 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 WCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 209,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside lazy. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp output weak. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills corroded and holed near suspension mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 192,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 191,023 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2019 186,867 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 186,867 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 181,786 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 181,786 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 167,708 miles

front shockers top mounts worn n/s/f moreso

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded badly

Fail 17 Jul 2017 167,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front shockers top mounts worn n/s/f moreso

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded badly

Pass 8 Jul 2016 153,683 miles

advise both outer sills damaged

advise damp around power steering rack unions

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2016 153,683 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both outer sills damaged

advise damp around power steering rack unions

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2015 141,878 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both outer sills damaged

advise front brake discs worn

advise signs of leak around power steering pipe unions to rack

Pass 6 Jul 2015 141,878 miles

advise both outer sills damaged

advise front brake discs worn

advise signs of leak around power steering pipe unions to rack

Pass 1 Aug 2014 133,819 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 133,819 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 115,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

center stop lamp n/working

wheel center caps fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2013 115,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

wheel center caps fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

center stop lamp n/working

Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,486 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

center stop lamp n/working

Fail 4 Jul 2012 99,486 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres getting low on tread

center stop lamp n/working

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,276 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 66,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,792 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 52,246 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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EN55 WCJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EN55 WCJ, 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 EN55 WCJ registered?

EN55 WCJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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