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RJ56 JWO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,786 mi
Last recorded88,786 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 JWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 76,201 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 76,201 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 64,312 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,422 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

sill corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 62,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front discs poor condition

sill corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,216 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 59,216 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cords shown worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cords shown worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,310 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 56,057 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance BORDERLINE (1.4.A.2e)

high level 'stop' light inoperative

Fail 4 Oct 2017 54,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance BORDERLINE (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVANCED, perished and cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

high level 'stop' light inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,758 miles

n/s/r handbrake lever sticking

n/s/r tyre low and worn uneven

Fail 28 Sep 2016 48,758 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake lever sticking

n/s/r tyre low and worn uneven

Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,896 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 44,896 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,234 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,603 miles

exhaust centre braket is loose worn

Pass 22 Oct 2011 21,688 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,315 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 JWO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RJ56 JWO, 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 RJ56 JWO registered?

RJ56 JWO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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