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VO06 VXJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,469 mi
Last recorded89,469 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 VXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 89,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,223 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 89,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,103 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,478 miles

headlamp patterns poor

wear on front arms rear bushes

Fail 15 Jul 2021 73,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

headlamp patterns poor

wear on front arms rear bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,920 miles

Rear tyre treads low

Fail 29 Jul 2020 70,920 miles

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

Rear tyre treads low

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,851 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,772 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,950 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,328 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,376 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 32,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,892 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,003 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,014 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 24,014 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 20,440 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,440 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 VXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

VO06 VXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is VO06 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 VXJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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