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WF56 JWL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,605 mi
Last recorded44,605 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 JWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 44,605 miles

Offside Rear Caliper arm not fully returning to stop but not binding

Pass 19 Jul 2024 44,185 miles

Offside Rear Caliper not returning to its stop not binding

Pass 24 Jul 2023 42,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear caliper not returning to its stop not binding.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,288 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 41,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,398 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,200 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,997 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 30,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,658 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,474 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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WF56 JWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WF56 JWL, 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 WF56 JWL registered?

WF56 JWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WF56 JWL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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