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MJ56 CZH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

219,466 mi
Last recorded219,466 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 CZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 219,466 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 219,179 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 219,173 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 217,553 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 214,530 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened handbrake calliper lever (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer/inner lower sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 214,530 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened handbrake calliper lever (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer/inner lower sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 211,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2020 211,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault reset (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 208,950 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 208,950 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 184,226 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 141,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 107,015 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,927 miles

both front tyres 75% worn

Fail 27 Jan 2016 103,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres 75% worn

Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,093 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

engine management light on

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 94,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

engine management light on

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,768 miles

advise corrosion on exhaust rear box.

advise e,m,l, light is on.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 545,740 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 43,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,374 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,207 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 CZH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CZH, 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 CZH registered?

MJ56 CZH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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