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V29 JAN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,830 mi
Last recorded45,830 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 JAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 45,830 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 45,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,604 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 45,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,566 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 45,566 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,338 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 43,338 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,299 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,087 miles

front number plate insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate insecure at one end

nearside front and offside front brake discs worn slight

Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,063 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 35,063 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,505 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,159 miles

Nearside Rear 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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V29 JAN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V29 JAN, 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 V29 JAN registered?

V29 JAN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is V29 JAN safe to buy?

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