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FA06 JZW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,969 mi
Last recorded100,969 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 JZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 100,969 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 100,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks down to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 99,537 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 99,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill, inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 98,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,579 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 96,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,517 miles

engine fault light is on

nearside front tyre worn

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Fail 25 Jul 2017 88,517 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine fault light is on

nearside front tyre worn

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,497 miles

E.M.L lamp stays on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,497 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M.L lamp stays on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,215 miles

engine fault light on

Fail 24 Jul 2015 65,214 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine fault light on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,047 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,263 miles

front exhaust flexy slight rattle

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,502 miles

slight pitting on in side surface of front dices

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,459 miles

Exhaust Centre bracket broken off on welds,but still secure to vehicle structure

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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FA06 JZW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA06 JZW, 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 FA06 JZW registered?

FA06 JZW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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