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JPY 484N

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,075 mi
Last recorded55,075 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPY 484N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,075 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 55,026 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 54,989 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 54,915 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 54,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise play at nearside front and offside front axle bearings

Fail 13 Apr 2013 54,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise play at nearside front and offside front axle bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,648 miles

both rear light lenses poor condition

exhaust clamps at heater boxes insecure

play in nearside front & offside front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2011 54,548 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 54,518 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,383 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 54,728 miles

cracks on steering wheel

offside rear drop link fouling exhaust (slight )

play in offside front lower suspension arm assembly

Pass 13 May 2008 54,117 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,755 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside tail light slightly dim

Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,163 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 53,163 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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JPY 484N is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JPY 484N, 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 JPY 484N registered?

JPY 484N is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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