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MA06 RJO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,721 mi
Last recorded106,721 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 RJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 106,721 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer insecure silencer bracket snapped off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 2 Aug 2021 100,297 miles

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

park brake only just met requirements

spare flat...oil leak at filter area.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil level low

Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear caliper handbrake arm not returning fully

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,977 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 88,803 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing uneven on inner edge

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2018 88,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing uneven on inner edge

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,314 miles

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

Nearside mirror insecure

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

centre exhaust bracket and joining sleeve are corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 73,913 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,412 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 55,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise o/s/f tyre worn advise o/s/r tyre perished advise front brake discs worn advise rear brake pads low

Pass 3 May 2012 50,260 miles

advise front and rear brake discs worn advise o/s and n/s wiperblades slighty split

Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,493 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,760 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,165 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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MA06 RJO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MA06 RJO, 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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MA06 RJO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2006.

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