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BG55 FXW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,770 mi
Last recorded107,770 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,770 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm slight defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 105,843 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 93,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,883 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,379 miles

Nearside Front front arm rear bushes

Offside Front front arm rear bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,790 miles

Nearside Front wiper catching bonnet

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,401 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,604 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,680 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 48,680 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,799 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,799 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,121 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,332 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 34,300 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,160 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 30,132 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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BG55 FXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG55 FXW, 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 BG55 FXW registered?

BG55 FXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 2006.

Is BG55 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 FXW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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