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S90 JUE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,695 mi
Last recorded113,695 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 JUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 113,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 113,694 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 110,302 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 110,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 108,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 108,149 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 105,910 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides where meet flexi greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides where meets flexi greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 104,255 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides where meet flexi greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides where meets flexi greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,095 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 102,095 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 100,826 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 100,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,800 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,363 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 91,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,735 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,836 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT CROSS MEMBER DAMAGED

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,047 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 43,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check rear seat belts due to wind deflector fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,050 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to wind deflector fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2009 33,528 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)

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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S90 JUE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S90 JUE, 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 S90 JUE registered?

S90 JUE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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The MOT history for S90 JUE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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