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WJ06 VGR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,321 mi
Last recorded106,321 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,708 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 94,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 83,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 83,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 72,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 63,725 miles

rear brake pads look worn advise a full brake check

Fail 16 Apr 2011 54,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn advise a full brake check

Pass 16 Apr 2011 54,236 miles

front brake discs worn advise a full brake check

Pass 17 Apr 2010 43,170 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

small cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VGR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

WJ06 VGR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is WJ06 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 VGR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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