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WJ06 FWE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,266 mi
Last recorded102,266 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,266 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 102,266 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to maintain correct engine speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Pad Wear Indicator Light Illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic Housing Missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 91,010 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic Housing Missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,858 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,357 miles

Offside repeater lens missing

under side covered in mud

Fail 16 Jan 2018 68,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside repeater lens missing

under side covered in mud

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,512 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,401 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly worn and perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,092 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 61,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,991 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,422 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 45,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,244 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,192 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 37,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,846 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 29,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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 FWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

WJ06 FWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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