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PY06 BJJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,180 mi
Last recorded189,180 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 BJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 189,180 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 180,931 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 174,147 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 174,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 164,738 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 154,166 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 145,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 136,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 130,345 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 130,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 115,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,798 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

condensation forming in o/s side repeater.

slight play in n/s/f inner track control arm.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,665 miles

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

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

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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PY06 BJJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PY06 BJJ, 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 PY06 BJJ registered?

PY06 BJJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 2006.

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The MOT history for PY06 BJJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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