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PJ55 MPV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,592 mi
Last recorded132,592 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 MPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 132,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 125,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 121,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2023 121,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 117,327 miles

both front outer sills damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2022 117,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

both front outer sills damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,098 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,142 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged jacking point

Nearside Rear sill damaged jacking point

Offside Front sill damaged jacking point

Offside Rear sill damaged jacking point

Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,059 miles

tracking may be required when mot repairs carried out

Fail 20 Nov 2018 96,059 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tracking may be required when mot repairs carried out

Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,802 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,592 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 508,332 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,786 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,017 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,315 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 66,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,865 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both frpnt tyres have worn uneven

Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,259 miles

N/S rear tyre worn badly on the outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,247 miles

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

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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PJ55 MPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PJ55 MPV, 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 PJ55 MPV registered?

PJ55 MPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ55 MPV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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