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WJ55 TXL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,682 mi
Last recorded96,682 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 TXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 96,682 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 89,220 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 89,220 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 87,023 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 83,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front main bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 81,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front main bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 77,942 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 76,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 74,168 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,331 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,454 miles

Engine managment light on.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 67,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine managment light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,840 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 63,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 58,067 miles

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

advise centre silencer mount weld broken

advise front brake disc's worn

advise o/s/f seat back tilt handle missing

Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 31,132 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,121 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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WJ55 TXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJ55 TXL, 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 WJ55 TXL registered?

WJ55 TXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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