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JT06 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,854 mi
Last recorded79,854 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT06 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 79,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 79,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 78,923 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 78,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 77,203 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,038 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 73,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 73,004 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 73,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,668 miles

Offside Front CV boot slight split under inner clip. Still secure and prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 27 Jun 2020 65,534 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,139 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Fail 13 Feb 2018 62,139 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,902 miles

EML light stays on

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,867 miles

both front tyres perished, cracked and worn low

both rear tyres perished and cracked

oil leak

parking brake efficiency low, passed on wheels locked

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 51,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres perished, cracked and worn low

both rear tyres perished and cracked

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

front brake pads worn low

oil leak

parking brake efficiency low, passed on wheels locked

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,063 miles

Rear head lining has dropped & restricts rear view

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,406 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 31,406 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 25,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,029 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,832 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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JT06 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JT06 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 JT06 BUG registered?

JT06 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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