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RJ56 BZY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

40,051 mi
Last recorded40,051 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 40,051 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,712 miles

both headlight lens slightly poor

Fail 8 Oct 2024 39,713 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both headlight lens slightly poor

Pass 7 Oct 2023 39,157 miles

exhaust corroded

steering tie rods corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2023 39,156 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

steering tie rods corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 37,865 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 37,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 36,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2021 36,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 35,197 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2020 35,197 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,346 miles

Offside Front tyre showing age related cracking

nearside and offside front McPherson mount bushes contain slight free play and lift

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust gaiters split

Pass 23 May 2018 33,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 30,094 miles

Exhaust System Rusted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2016 30,094 miles

Exhaust System Rusted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,855 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 28,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,780 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,017 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,922 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing on Sidewalls

Engine Undertray Fitted

Engine oil Leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2010 19,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,550 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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RJ56 BZY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RJ56 BZY, 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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RJ56 BZY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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