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PJ56 FZC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,901 mi
Last recorded78,901 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 FZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 78,901 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 78,146 miles

Both front strut top mounts have play/lift when front wheels suspended

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount has slight lift when wheels suspended

Offside Front Strut top mount has slight lift when wheels suspended

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

rear hanger bracket of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 77,254 miles

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

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

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

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 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 Front Strut top mount has slight lift when wheels suspended

Offside Front Strut top mount has slight lift when wheels suspended

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

rear hanger bracket of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 76,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 72,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,346 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,720 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,011 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 54,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,208 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,177 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,995 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 43,995 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,007 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,003 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 FZC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ56 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

PJ56 FZC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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