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AY55 HVS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,984 mi
Last recorded66,984 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 HVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,947 miles

centre stop light not working.

offside front tyre starting to wear outer edge.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 60,947 miles

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

centre stop light not working.

offside front tyre starting to wear outer edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,424 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,771 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 43,652 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 36,946 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 31,578 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,669 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 23,432 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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AY55 HVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY55 HVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY55 HVS registered?

AY55 HVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is AY55 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 HVS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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