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VW56 JEN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,463 mi
Last recorded103,463 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW56 JEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 103,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper slight restricted movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top suspension mounting movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 103,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper slight restricted movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top suspension mounting movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 97,018 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad anti rattle spring fouling caliper

Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 90,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,133 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 67,133 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,950 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 57,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,198 miles

o/s/r tyre tread & outer side wall cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tryre close to wear indicators & outter side wall cracking slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,031 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,031 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,990 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,788 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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VW56 JEN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 VW56 JEN, 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 VW56 JEN registered?

VW56 JEN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for VW56 JEN 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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