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MK56 JJU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,296 mi
Last recorded100,296 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 JJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 100,296 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 93,611 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 93,611 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 87,425 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 87,418 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear sill wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear sill wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 85,459 miles

advise : rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

advise : rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,614 miles

advise : rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,469 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,873 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,176 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 72,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,177 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,513 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,146 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,597 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,064 miles

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

nsf and nsr tyres, outer sidewalls perised

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,421 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2009 20,752 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MK56 JJU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 MK56 JJU, 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 MK56 JJU registered?

MK56 JJU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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