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P16 AJR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,359 mi
Last recorded27,359 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 AJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 27,359 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 27,257 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 27,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 26,848 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 26,594 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Jun 2020 26,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 25,888 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 25,309 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,569 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,195 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,912 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,971 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,957 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 18,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 14,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,486 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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P16 AJR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P16 AJR, 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 P16 AJR registered?

P16 AJR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 February 2006.

Is P16 AJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 AJR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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