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BO55 GLO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,677 mi
Last recorded118,677 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 GLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 118,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 101,260 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 83,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,870 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 64,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,571 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,686 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,171 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Front discs slightly pitted on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,419 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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BO55 GLO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BO55 GLO, 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 BO55 GLO registered?

BO55 GLO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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The MOT history for BO55 GLO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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