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SC06 JWA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,127 mi
Last recorded53,127 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 JWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 53,127 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 53,125 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 51,941 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexi pipes [limits just met] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 51,941 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexi pipes [limits just met] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 50,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,720 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 48,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,642 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,412 miles

Offside front shocker has slight play in gland

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 46,412 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Mid-section exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front shocker has slight play in gland

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight play in both track rods

Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 41,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 40,108 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 40,105 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 38,859 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 15 May 2014 38,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 17 May 2013 36,886 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 17 May 2013 36,886 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 11 May 2012 33,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,809 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,226 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,704 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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SC06 JWA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC06 JWA, 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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SC06 JWA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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