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J4 JRE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,380 mi
Last recorded36,380 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 JRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 36,380 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 35,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 34,897 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 33,867 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 32,807 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 32,807 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 32,076 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,121 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 30,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,080 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 27,958 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 27,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 26,493 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 13 Dec 2013 24,419 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 20,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,075 miles

Advise centre stop lamp requires attension not fully working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,075 miles

Advise centre stop lamp requires attension not fully working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,379 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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J4 JRE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 J4 JRE, 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 J4 JRE registered?

J4 JRE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is J4 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 JRE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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