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RJ06 ZVK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,793 mi
Last recorded76,793 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 ZVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,793 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on most sections of exhaust system

heavy corrosion on centre clamp exhaust system

Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,422 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 73,416 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 69,531 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 69,444 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 10 Jan 2022 62,749 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff' seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 59,820 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,892 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,570 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 32,266 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,697 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 22,614 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 17,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,125 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 ZVK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

RJ06 ZVK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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