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AX55 GVE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,412 mi
Last recorded109,412 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 GVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,412 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 109,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Kat to centre section joint & insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust centre section bracket is broken

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle has been lowered all around

Pass 26 Aug 2015 102,582 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jul 2014 96,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner edges of both front tyres worn

splits in inner sidewalls of both offside tyres

splits in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,425 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,663 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,061 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 68,061 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX55 GVE, 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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AX55 GVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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