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J8 VKA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,652 mi
Last recorded64,652 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 VKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 64,652 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 60,143 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 60,143 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 58,300 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 57,191 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 57,175 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 57,097 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 57,097 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 54,852 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2020 54,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,253 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,665 miles

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 50,267 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,492 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,304 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 38,047 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 34,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 30,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,360 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 18,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J8 VKA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J8 VKA, 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 J8 VKA registered?

J8 VKA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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