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MJ55 BNL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,601 mi
Last recorded82,601 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 BNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 82,601 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,842 miles

oil leak

springs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2020 77,446 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 77,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 70,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 62,435 miles

Nearside Front tyre low 3mm

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2018 62,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre low 3mm

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,108 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 52,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Dec 2015 43,753 miles

Offside Front tyre just on legal limit/cracks tyre wall /thread

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 21 Jan 2015 36,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 2 Jan 2014 27,147 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,061 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,451 miles

rear disc scored

Pass 10 Dec 2010 14,505 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 11,030 miles

n/s/f lower outer sill damaged,.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 7,617 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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MJ55 BNL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ55 BNL, 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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MJ55 BNL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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