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VO06 JEU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,548 mi
Last recorded140,548 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 JEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 140,548 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 140,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 May 2023 140,483 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 139,244 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 137,250 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 134,017 miles

Damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 27 Aug 2019 134,017 miles

Damage to n/s/f bumper

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 103,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty. (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,847 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 77,847 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,236 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing in centre of tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2016 47,235 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing in centre of tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2015 34,662 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,528 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 1 Aug 2014 30,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,302 miles

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

centre brake light not working

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,659 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,374 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,409 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 9,448 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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VO06 JEU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VO06 JEU, 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 VO06 JEU registered?

VO06 JEU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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