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S21 SJL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,252 mi
Last recorded92,252 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 SJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,252 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,401 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 77,344 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 77,328 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

eng.man.light on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,482 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,132 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,779 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,529 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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S21 SJL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S21 SJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S21 SJL registered?

S21 SJL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is S21 SJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 SJL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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