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PJ06 ZGZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,031 mi
Last recorded66,031 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 66,031 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 59,825 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 59,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 59,729 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 56,545 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 42,401 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 42,386 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake poor effort.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 26,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 18,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 18,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 15,346 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 11,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 10,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 9,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 7,848 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 7,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,715 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 4,843 miles

WIPERS STARTING TO SPLIT, N/S WASHER POOR.

Fail 26 May 2009 4,843 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WIPERS STARTING TO SPLIT, N/S WASHER POOR.

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 ZGZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

PJ06 ZGZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ06 ZGZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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