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PJ56 CRZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 CRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 97,734 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 97,724 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 91,898 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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 at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 91,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Outer Sill holed and corroded not a structural part

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outer Sill holed and corroded not a structural part

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 87,444 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 87,444 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,805 miles

Offside corrosion near to sil offside

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 83,805 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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,402 miles

coolant low / o/s outter sill getting weak / middle exhaust mount needs welding

slight corrosion on o/s/f spring / slight corrosion on brake discs / o/s/r tyre perishing / slight weap on o/s/r shock

Fail 7 Jan 2020 80,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low / o/s outter sill getting weak / middle exhaust mount needs welding

slight corrosion on o/s/f spring / slight corrosion on brake discs / o/s/r tyre perishing / slight weap on o/s/r shock

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,217 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both front tyres perished and close to limit

Fail 4 Jan 2019 73,217 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both front tyres perished and close to limit

Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,455 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 56,988 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

service brake pedal little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,182 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 46,650 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,158 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,217 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2011 22,011 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,962 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,473 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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PJ56 CRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ56 CRZ, 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 PJ56 CRZ registered?

PJ56 CRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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