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MJ06 OEE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,523 mi
Last recorded140,523 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 OEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 140,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 140,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 136,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 135,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 135,364 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 131,446 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 128,659 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 125,637 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 125,637 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,457 miles

Front windscreen scratched

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

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking and perishing advise change asap

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Rear offside and nearside brakes binding slightly

Rear rear brakes binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 121,457 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi farrel (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front windscreen scratched

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

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking and perishing advise change asap

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Rear rear brakes binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside & offside brakes binding slightly just meets MOT standards

Fail 28 Apr 2017 114,958 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside & offside brakes binding slightly just meets MOT standards

Pass 30 Apr 2016 106,364 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2015 95,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 83,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,545 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,758 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,761 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 47,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 34,898 miles

n/s/f wiper worn recommend replacement.

Pass 14 May 2009 25,613 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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MJ06 OEE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MJ06 OEE, 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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MJ06 OEE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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