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KJ06 FJN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,250 mi
Last recorded148,250 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 FJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 148,250 miles

Both Central exhaust clamps broken

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top bushes (want changing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Back plate missing

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 148,248 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cant open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Central exhaust clamps broken

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top bushes (want changing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Back plate missing

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 140,967 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 140,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 136,671 miles

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

centre exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 136,665 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad de-bonded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust sleeve clamps heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 129,872 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,677 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 119,627 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,492 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 111,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,364 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,364 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2015 88,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 May 2013 68,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 57,822 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 57,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2011 47,949 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)

Fail 28 May 2011 47,949 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 26 May 2010 39,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,776 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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KJ06 FJN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KJ06 FJN, 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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KJ06 FJN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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