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MM06 JFX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,962 mi
Last recorded134,962 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 JFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 131,387 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 126,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 122,193 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 122,193 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 118,787 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Jun 2020 112,972 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,371 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,084 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 91,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,911 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,911 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 71,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,297 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 63,291 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres scrubbing inner edges and inner sidewalls beginning to perish.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,283 miles

advise front brake pads over halfway worn through.

advise n/s/f tyre getting close too tyre tread markers and scrubbing outer edges.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 46,283 miles

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

advise front brake pads over halfway worn through.

advise n/s/f tyre getting close too tyre tread markers and scrubbing outer edges.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,701 miles

advise front and rear redg plates slight damage,still easily readable and secure.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,645 miles

Advise 2x wiperblades smearing

Advise front No. plate damaged

Advise rear No. plate damaged

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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MM06 JFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MM06 JFX, 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 MM06 JFX registered?

MM06 JFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is MM06 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM06 JFX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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