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MRD 834J

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

38,585 mi
Last recorded38,585 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 834J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 38,585 miles

offside front lower wheel arch corroded

vehicle has a lot of welding repairs,unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,585 miles

in most cases unable to assess quality of welding repairs

vehicle structure has a lot of welding rtepairs

Pass 16 May 2015 36,575 miles

nearside front strut mounting bolts to hub,original locking devices removed

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked,strongly advise replacement

offside front brake caliper securing bolts,original locking devices removed

vehicle has extensive welding repairs to floors,chassis and structure.Unable to ascertain quality of welding repairs or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 31 May 2014 36,550 miles

nearside front lower strut mounting bolts to hub,original locking devices removed

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

offside front brake caliper securing bolts,original locking devices removed

vehicle has extensive welding repairs to floors,chassis and structure.Unable to ascertain quality of welding repairs or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 24 May 2013 36,424 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front lower strut mounting bolts to hub,original locking devices removed

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

offside front brake caliper securing blots,original locking devices removed

steering column lower 'UJ' may require attention

vehicle has extensive welding repairs to floors,chassis and structure.Unable to ascertain quality of welding or even if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 25 May 2012 36,362 miles

nearside front lower strut mounting bolts,original locking devices removed

offside front brake caliper securing bolts,original locking devices removed

vehicle has extensive welding repairs to floors,chassis and structure.Unable to ascertain quality of welding or even if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,277 miles

nearside front lower strut mounting bolts,original locking devices removed

offside front brake caliper securing bolts,original locking devices have been removed

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear sidelight,light output reduced

vehicle has extensive welding repairs to floors,chassis and structure.Unable to ascertain quality of welding or even if the correct gauge of steel was used

Fail 31 May 2011 36,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside front lower strut mounting bolts,original locking devices removed

offside front brake caliper securing bolts,original locking devices have been removed

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear sidelight,light output reduced

vehicle has extensive welding repairs to floors,chassis and structure.Unable to ascertain quality of welding or even if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 21 May 2010 35,796 miles

nearside front lower strut mounting bolts,original locking devices removed

nearside headlamp,light output reduced,reflector in very poor condiotion

offside front brake caliper securing bolts,original locking devices have been removed

vehicle has extensive welding repairs to floors,chassis and structure.Unable to ascertain the quality of the welding or even if repaired with the correct gauge of steel

Fail 13 May 2010 35,777 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside headlamp,light output reduced,reflector in very poor condiotion

vehicle has extensive welding repairs,can't be sure if the correct gauge of steel has been used or the quality of the welding

Pass 7 May 2009 34,779 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 34,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

car under side thickly under sealed

off side head lamp lens cracked

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,296 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 May 2008 34,294 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 34,174 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,174 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,713 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 36,713 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 32,806 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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MRD 834J is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MRD 834J, 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 MRD 834J registered?

MRD 834J is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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The MOT history for MRD 834J shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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