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WJ56 ZZD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,663 mi
Last recorded109,663 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ZZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 104,304 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 104,304 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount fractured but system still supported

tailgate gas struts weak and inefective

Fail 25 Oct 2017 95,605 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount fractured but system still supported

tailgate gas struts weak and inefective

Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,706 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 87,537 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner track arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 81,898 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod in rack (2.2.B.1f)

engine undertray broken

nearside and offside rear tyres mishaped

Fail 11 Oct 2014 69,552 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 69,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,125 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 55,121 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,919 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,786 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 35,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,293 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,007 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 20,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZZD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZZD, 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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WJ56 ZZD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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