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RJ56 WWR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,299 mi
Last recorded138,299 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 WWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 138,299 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 134,991 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 132,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 130,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 130,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 126,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 126,964 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 122,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 113,695 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 103,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,452 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Fail 24 Nov 2015 90,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,312 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 83,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,906 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,988 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,988 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,827 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,780 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,937 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 39,937 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 WWR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WWR, 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 WWR registered?

RJ56 WWR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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