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JB56 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB56 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 76,983 miles

Nearside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 76,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2024 75,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 71,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on nearside and offside sills (at rear) within 30 cm of suspension mountings but not load bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2023 71,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on nearside and offside sills (at rear) within 30 cm of suspension mountings but not load bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,772 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 69,771 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,683 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 68,683 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,337 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,562 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 56,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,229 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2014 45,229 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,019 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,825 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,751 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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JB56 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JB56 BUG, 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 JB56 BUG registered?

JB56 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is JB56 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB56 BUG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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