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MT56 JGY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,596 mi
Last recorded78,596 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 JGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,596 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 26 Aug 2020 78,517 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

high level brake light inop

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 74,519 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due excessive smoke been emitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 74,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 66,211 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,148 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,274 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Dec 2014

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,481 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 41,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 35,620 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front disc's slightly pitted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,620 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front disc's slightly pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,193 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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MT56 JGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MT56 JGY, 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 MT56 JGY registered?

MT56 JGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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