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W22 JRM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,496 mi
Last recorded119,496 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 JRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 119,496 miles

Both inner and outer sills starting to rust.

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 119,496 miles

Both inner and outer sills starting to rust.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 116,364 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded and getting weak

Fail 12 Aug 2024 116,364 miles

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))

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

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

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded and getting weak

Pass 31 Aug 2023 111,799 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 111,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 105,395 miles

Engine Cover fitted.

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,287 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 101,287 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,260 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 98,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,430 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,521 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,362 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,491 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm

both front wipers split

centre exhaust "V" bracket broken

front discs lipped

rear brake pads worn very low

rear discs worn and slightly scored

Pass 13 Jul 2013 48,913 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 29,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,844 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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W22 JRM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W22 JRM, 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 W22 JRM registered?

W22 JRM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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