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MT06 DJZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,464 mi
Last recorded94,464 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 DJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 94,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,776 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 85,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,722 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 77,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 61,440 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres perishing

nearside side repeater cover damaged no sharp edges

Fail 24 May 2019 61,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front nearside and offside tyres perishing

nearside side repeater cover damaged no sharp edges

Pass 25 May 2018 56,216 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,087 miles

front brake pads about 50% worn

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slight wear

Fail 17 Jun 2016 53,086 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slight wear

front brake pads about 50% worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,746 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,058 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,853 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,995 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,791 miles

o/s/f wiper spilt edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,597 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 28,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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MT06 DJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT06 DJZ, 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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MT06 DJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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