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JA56 PDA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,005 mi
Last recorded85,005 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA56 PDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,005 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 83,951 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,632 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 81,630 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 79,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both headlamp lenses slightly dull, poor beam patterns

Fail 28 Jul 2020 79,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both headlamp lenses slightly dull, poor beam patterns

engine missfire

Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,651 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 75,651 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,632 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 71,632 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,560 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 54,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,348 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,260 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 24,260 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 19,680 miles

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

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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JA56 PDA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JA56 PDA, 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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JA56 PDA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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