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WJ56 ZMY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,919 mi
Last recorded103,919 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ZMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 103,919 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 103,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 103,121 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 103,110 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 100,025 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

aluminium under tray has been cut away to allow access to sump plug, possibly made of metal to add strength as vehicle is a convertable so noted

Fail 21 Dec 2021 100,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in axle mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in axle mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

aluminium under tray has been cut away to allow access to sump plug, possibly made of metal to add strength as vehicle is a convertable so noted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,729 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 99,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak + no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to headlamp bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,678 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 92,666 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,016 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 83,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,639 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has reduced damping affect

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 72,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front shock absorber has reduced damping affect

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,981 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 61,981 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres starting to split and perish

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,478 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 26,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,402 miles

nearside and offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,223 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 10,452 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,452 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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WJ56 ZMY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WJ56 ZMY, 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 WJ56 ZMY registered?

WJ56 ZMY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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