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PJ06 PCF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,250 mi
Last recorded97,250 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 PCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,250 miles

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 97,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 92,894 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

OFFSIDE NEARSIDE REAR SILLS SLIGHT CORROSSION

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,935 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs have light corrosion in places. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened left and right mounts have wear and lift present but are secure at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blades both splitt but still clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (rear portion) has powdery corrosion under coating. ok at time of test. can not inspect all of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has white powdery corrosion under plastic coating, metal ok underneath. can not inspect every piece. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut slightly misty all over but dry. car tested on a wet day. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounting bearing notchy and noisey in operation. ok at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack not obstructing view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes left and right slightly deteriorated but secure at time of test. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right brake pipes have corrosion (powdery) under coating but metal ok underneath. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded at top and bottom left and right (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres both left and right cracking and splitting in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,987 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake performance poor

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 71,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake performance poor

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 71,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,633 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH lower arm rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,753 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Jun 2016 52,752 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise brake pedal spongy

Advise centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,462 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,238 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,180 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,883 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 PCF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

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

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