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JM06 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,271 mi
Last recorded123,271 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM06 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 123,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 121,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 121,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,348 miles

exhaust corroded.

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking 205/55zr16 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper arm worn and wipers slightly smeary.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and bushes deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 112,743 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 112,729 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))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,966 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 110,965 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 110,383 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,970 miles

o/s/r tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rubber top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top rubber mount (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,240 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working part in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rubber top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top rubber mount (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,522 miles

Offside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2016 90,522 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 73,973 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,961 miles

Centre exhaust braket in poor condition

Child seat fitted to O/S/R. Unable to test adult belt

N/S screen wiper poor

N/S/F wheel rim slightly out of shape

O/S/R brake caliper park brake lever not returning to stop

Child seat not secured

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,096 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,284 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 10 Mar 2010 38,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 29,986 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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JM06 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JM06 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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JM06 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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