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PJ06 WFZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 WFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 83,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 79,961 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 75,635 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,793 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 70,790 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 65,006 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads near limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,402 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2014 50,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2013 47,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 44,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 37,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 30,679 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2009 23,876 miles

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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 WFZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WFZ, 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 WFZ registered?

PJ06 WFZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ06 WFZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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