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RJ06 UUT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,090 mi
Last recorded118,090 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 UUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 118,090 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 117,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 104,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 96,315 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 96,213 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 72,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 66,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 57,922 miles

Central exhaust bracket rusty and weak

Pass 31 May 2018 48,978 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,160 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 37,994 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,008 miles

near side rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 13 Dec 2014 34,188 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,187 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2013 33,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre heavily cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2012 30,244 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 29,502 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,502 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,689 miles

offside front tyre (side wall) perrishing

offside rear tyre (sidewall) perrishing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,553 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 24,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 20,971 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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RJ06 UUT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RJ06 UUT, 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 RJ06 UUT registered?

RJ06 UUT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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