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PY06 BJK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,014 mi
Last recorded117,014 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 BJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,014 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 117,014 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 98,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Jun 2015 98,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,889 miles

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,035 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 74,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 68,226 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,444 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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 BJK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJK, 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 BJK registered?

PY06 BJK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 2006.

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