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MJ56 OGG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,698 mi
Last recorded64,698 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 OGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 64,698 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 64,695 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 64,205 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 64,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 61,631 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,789 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,438 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 57,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,892 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,507 miles

front under tray and inner wheel arch is damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2015 44,204 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 39,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,862 miles

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

under neth safty guard insecure

vehicle is a accidental damage reparied

Fail 13 Sep 2011 37,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

under neth safty guard insecure

vehicle is a accidental damage reparied

Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,418 miles

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

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

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 OGG 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 78.9%.

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 MJ56 OGG, 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 OGG registered?

MJ56 OGG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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