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SN56 MJE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,448 mi
Last recorded59,448 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 MJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,448 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 59,448 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,903 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 55,903 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,224 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,235 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front tyres cracking due to age(dot05)225/55/16w

Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,235 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front tyres cracking due to age(dot05)225/55/16w

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,484 miles

exhaust centre mount broken off

play handbrake

tyres perished & both rear close to limit 205 55 16

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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SN56 MJE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SN56 MJE, 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 SN56 MJE registered?

SN56 MJE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is SN56 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN56 MJE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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