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MJ06 WDE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,270 mi
Last recorded121,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 WDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2022 121,270 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 119,038 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Slight play in the n/s/f track arm inner bush

Fail 1 Feb 2022 119,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Slight play in the n/s/f track arm inner bush

Pass 28 Aug 2020 106,673 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm inner bush

Fail 27 Aug 2020 106,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm inner bush

Pass 15 Dec 2018 90,537 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 90,536 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on (pre 2008)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,052 miles

Front Inner brake pads 3/4 on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Front pad warning wire broke

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,011 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,011 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,999 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,309 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,414 miles

the offside front brake disc inner face is corroded round the outside edge(12 to 15mm)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 46,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

the offside front brake disc inner face is corroded round the outside edge(12 to 15mm)

the rear brake pads appear to be wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,465 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 39,655 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 31,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 27,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,697 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 WDE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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