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NJ56 MSY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,791 mi
Last recorded110,791 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 MSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 110,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 106,440 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 106,440 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,071 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,983 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 81,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,555 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 77,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,759 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,080 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 66,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,555 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 48,553 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,952 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,917 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,787 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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NJ56 MSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NJ56 MSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ56 MSY registered?

NJ56 MSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is NJ56 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ56 MSY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ56 MSY have outstanding finance?

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