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AX55 EWR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,133 mi
Last recorded97,133 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 EWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Light unit cracked & condensation

Pass 28 Nov 2018 95,295 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 90,102 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Emission limits only just met

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2017 90,102 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Emission limits only just met

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,738 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 82,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2015 75,557 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2015 75,557 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,895 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 59,726 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 59,718 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,130 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,965 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 33,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,349 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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AX55 EWR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX55 EWR, 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 AX55 EWR registered?

AX55 EWR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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