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J700 POD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,191 mi
Last recorded81,191 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 POD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,191 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,427 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 66,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working pipe disconnected (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 61,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 61,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel has clips on with sharp edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,984 miles

Nearside Front wiperblade perishing

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,638 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades showings of age

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 42,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount broken

offside front tyre at 3.0mm

offside rear tyre at 3.0mm

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,188 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 25,266 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,089 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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J700 POD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J700 POD, 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 J700 POD registered?

J700 POD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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