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RJ06 ZVM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,414 mi
Last recorded118,414 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 ZVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,414 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rusty under side

Pass 22 Nov 2024 110,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod, nearing excessive. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 109,921 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod, nearing excessive. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 101,101 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 101,083 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,703 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,938 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 91,883 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,062 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 86,057 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 81,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,942 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 76,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,100 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,935 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 55,935 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 May 2014 52,617 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2014 52,617 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2013 47,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 43,757 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 40,549 miles

front brake disc lipped

front brake pads wearing low, poss change next service

o/s/f wiper blade worn

Fail 26 May 2011 40,545 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front brake disc lipped

front brake pads wearing low, poss change next service

o/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 27 May 2010 35,010 miles

N/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/s/f tyre heavily worn.

Pass 9 May 2009 27,177 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

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 ZVM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RJ06 ZVM, 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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RJ06 ZVM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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