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PJ06 OLX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,873 mi
Last recorded178,873 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 OLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 178,873 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 178,873 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 177,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 174,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 174,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 173,071 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 173,067 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 171,008 miles

Exhaust system has corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 162,725 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 159,157 miles

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

drivers door check strap bolt loose

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2020 159,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

drivers door check strap bolt loose

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2019 153,753 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))

Oil leak from turbo charge pipe

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 153,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Oil leak from turbo charge pipe

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 140,938 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2018 140,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,633 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)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,089 miles

Centre high level stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,705 miles

Both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen effectively

Nearside Front Slight play detected in track control arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,579 miles

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

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

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

rear centre light unit not working

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,616 miles

High level stoplight not working

OSF Outer rim slightly distoreted

Rear silencer starting to corode

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,901 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,970 miles

Front disc's corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,494 miles

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

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 OLX 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 75%.

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 OLX, 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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PJ06 OLX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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