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PL06 DJO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 DJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 107,452 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 106,054 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 106,021 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 104,162 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 104,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,495 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 103,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,384 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs off cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2020 102,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs off cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,670 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 98,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,739 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,290 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 86,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 83,144 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,330 miles

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

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2014 76,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2013 72,132 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,277 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,098 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,847 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,240 miles

light corrosion on front discs inner

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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PL06 DJO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc 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 PL06 DJO, 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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PL06 DJO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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