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SJ56 XXW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,528 mi
Last recorded119,528 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 XXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 119,528 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 119,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Possibly due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle to rear joint leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 102,545 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 102,544 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Rear parking brake performance close min

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,061 miles

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

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

both rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2016 61,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,740 miles

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

Rear Brakes sticking slightly

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 54,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes sticking slightly

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 48,349 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,593 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 35,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,997 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 25,997 miles

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,469 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 19,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SJ56 XXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SJ56 XXW, 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 SJ56 XXW registered?

SJ56 XXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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