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JN56 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,294 mi
Last recorded36,294 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN56 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 36,294 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 36,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 35,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 35,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 33,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 33,727 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 31,622 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2mm and perished and are the original tyres from 2006. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 31,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2mm and perished and are the original tyres from 2006. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 27,160 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 23,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake caliper parking brake lever arm not returning to stop.

Fail 24 May 2021 23,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake caliper parking brake lever arm not returning to stop.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 16,966 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 15,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 14,901 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 13,963 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 12,076 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,088 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,713 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,765 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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JN56 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JN56 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 JN56 BUG registered?

JN56 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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