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PJ06 OKW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,459 mi
Last recorded65,459 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 OKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 65,459 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 61,514 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Dec 2023 57,639 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 54,114 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,080 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 48,613 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 47,113 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,620 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 41,949 miles

Osr rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,892 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 4 Jan 2016 35,799 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,344 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,316 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,226 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,893 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,578 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 11,505 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 OKW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OKW, 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 PJ06 OKW registered?

PJ06 OKW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is PJ06 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ06 OKW shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ06 OKW have outstanding finance?

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