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RJ56 XXH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,183 mi
Last recorded62,183 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 XXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 62,183 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 62,183 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 59,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 59,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 57,132 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 54,589 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 54,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer 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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,378 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,760 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 47,760 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 44,025 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,544 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jan 2019 40,544 miles

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,205 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,775 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,672 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,109 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 28,718 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,966 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 18,727 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 XXH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

RJ56 XXH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ56 XXH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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