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WJ06 NLM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,339 mi
Last recorded51,339 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 NLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,339 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 51,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 46,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,355 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,166 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 24,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,021 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,081 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 21,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,019 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,489 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 15,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

One segment in the high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Feb 2010 15,559 miles

One segment in the high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NLM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

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

Is WJ06 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 NLM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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