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PJ06 OGX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,575 mi
Last recorded99,575 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 OGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 99,575 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sill area damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 91,647 miles

Exhaust system rattling

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nearside front sill damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 91,551 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust system rattling

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nearside front sill damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Window screen has a slight chip on drivers side but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,126 miles

Drivers window not working

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated inflated during test (5.2.3 (l))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,584 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,677 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 39,585 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low

rear brakes wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres perishing

front brake discs badly corroded & worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,585 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low

rear brakes wearing low

all tyres perishing

front brake discs badly corroded & worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 23,418 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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PJ06 OGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ06 OGX, 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 PJ06 OGX registered?

PJ06 OGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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