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MJ06 USL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

135,110 mi
Last recorded135,110 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 USL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 135,110 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 135,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (o/s and n/s) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shocks corroded both sides (o/s and n/s)

Pass 2 Jul 2024 133,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

center exhaust bracket broken

offside front sill corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2023 130,484 miles

Corrosion in all rear suspension components

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear silencer corroded and center bracket departed

Fail 6 Jul 2023 130,484 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion in all rear suspension components

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear silencer corroded and center bracket departed

Fail 20 Apr 2023 129,593 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside 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 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 127,119 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 127,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 126,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2021 126,711 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s parking brake lever not full returning

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2020 122,546 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 117,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 117,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 111,303 miles

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but no gases escaping

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount peeling slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 May 2018 111,204 miles

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

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

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but no gases escaping

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount peeling slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 104,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 103,990 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 96,986 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but no gases escaping

Slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 87,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 May 2014 81,584 miles

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

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

both front tyres outer walls have slight damage

Pass 27 Apr 2013 69,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 66,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,322 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,306 miles

front brake pads worn low, recommend renewal now , wear lip on discs

o/s/r tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

Pass 5 May 2009 41,494 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 41,494 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

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 USL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MJ06 USL, 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 USL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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