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NU56 ZRJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,041 mi
Last recorded112,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 ZRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 112,041 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 112,035 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2025 102,882 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 94,537 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,170 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 87,170 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,892 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 80,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake disc's corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s & n/s/ outer sills corroded

rear brakes require service/ adjustment

Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,871 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 73,869 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,182 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated and Corroded

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Fail 10 Oct 2018 65,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated and Corroded

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Pass 4 May 2017 49,220 miles

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2017 49,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,681 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 12,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Oct 2013 12,905 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2012 10,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 8,240 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 6,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 4,798 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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NU56 ZRJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU56 ZRJ, 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 NU56 ZRJ registered?

NU56 ZRJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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