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MJ56 ZDP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,296 mi
Last recorded132,296 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 ZDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 132,296 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 72,465 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 59,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted n/s front

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2014 44,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 44,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 37,180 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 33,347 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 33,347 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 28,509 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 23,861 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 15,052 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 ZDP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP registered?

MJ56 ZDP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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