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VW05 JPS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,248 mi
Last recorded86,248 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW05 JPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

play in both front top mounts

Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

play in both front top mounts

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,137 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,079 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,398 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 75,398 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,476 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,907 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2015 66,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,027 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,438 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,772 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 10,772 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 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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VW05 JPS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VW05 JPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VW05 JPS registered?

VW05 JPS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is VW05 JPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW05 JPS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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