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MJ54 SAV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,827 mi
Last recorded94,827 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 SAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 94,827 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 94,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 85,335 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 85,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 72,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,988 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,247 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 62,247 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,010 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,323 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,663 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to 3mm and splitting on inner sidewall.

O/S/F tyre worn to 2mm and splitting on inner sidewall.

Rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,126 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 38,105 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,616 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 27,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,402 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,529 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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MJ54 SAV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige 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 MJ54 SAV, 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 MJ54 SAV registered?

MJ54 SAV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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