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VU06 OJZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,968 mi
Last recorded126,968 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 OJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 126,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL (5.3.2 (d))

headlamp lenses faded

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 126,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust knocking on body

headlamp lenses faded

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 124,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tead depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges trewad depth3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 124,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tead depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges trewad depth3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 122,907 miles

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

high level stop lamp inoperative.

non original wheels fitted.undertrays fitted .non original suspension and exhaust fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2024 122,907 miles

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

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

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

high level stop lamp inoperative.

non original wheels fitted.undertrays fitted .non original suspension and exhaust fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,706 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front door check strap bolt loose

Rear all brake pads have been over heated

all tyres are slightly stretched on the wheel rims

both head lamp lenses are slightly deteriorated. head lamp image slightly defused

Fail 23 Feb 2023 120,689 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. outer cable end broken (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front door check strap bolt loose

Rear all brake pads have been over heated

all tyres are slightly stretched on the wheel rims

both head lamp lenses are slightly deteriorated. head lamp image slightly defused

Pass 23 Feb 2022 117,025 miles

Front Under tray not secure at rear end one side

Pass 23 Feb 2021 113,187 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,690 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,485 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,822 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 88,994 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2014 85,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2013 80,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,857 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,784 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 28,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,792 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall but not showing ply/cords

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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VU06 OJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VU06 OJZ, 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 VU06 OJZ registered?

VU06 OJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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