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MJ06 USP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,481 mi
Last recorded78,481 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 USP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 78,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,120 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,008 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 69,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 65,793 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 65,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,382 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit all so perished on wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,596 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre and cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2016 46,283 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre and cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre low on outside edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 35,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre low on outside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,827 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,541 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 USP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 USP, 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 MJ06 USP registered?

MJ06 USP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is MJ06 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ06 USP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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