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NY06 JZJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,741 mi
Last recorded84,741 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY06 JZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 84,741 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,618 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 82,495 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 79,679 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 79,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,980 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 71,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,773 miles

Under side of car components getting very rust near side and off side inner sills at back and various points.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,747 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,514 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,514 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,560 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 61,560 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,048 miles

Brakepad wear indicator light illuminated.

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,671 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,438 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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NY06 JZJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NY06 JZJ, 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 NY06 JZJ registered?

NY06 JZJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is NY06 JZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY06 JZJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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