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MJ56 BMO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,369 mi
Last recorded100,369 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 BMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 100,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,708 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 96,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,553 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 86,553 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,764 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 69,764 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,915 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 54,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,255 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 36,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,535 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 23,535 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2011 21,313 miles

advise slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2010 17,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 12,848 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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MJ56 BMO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MJ56 BMO, 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 MJ56 BMO registered?

MJ56 BMO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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The MOT history for MJ56 BMO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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