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WJ06 DFC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 74,121 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 73,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,435 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 70,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 67,268 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces.

Front top strut mounts have slight play.

Front tyres slightly perished outer sidewall.

Fail 15 Feb 2023 67,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces.

Front top strut mounts have slight play.

Front tyres slightly perished outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,970 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 58,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,868 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,272 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,598 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 45,005 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,964 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,927 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 38,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,159 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,729 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 25,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,309 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 21,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WJ06 DFC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WJ06 DFC, 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 WJ06 DFC registered?

WJ06 DFC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ06 DFC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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