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DV55 BXX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,506 mi
Last recorded80,506 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 BXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 80,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,062 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,824 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

amber waring light on dash

exhaust centre mounting and clamp in poor condition

wear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces

Fail 25 Feb 2021 78,824 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

amber waring light on dash

exhaust centre mounting and clamp in poor condition

wear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces

Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre front clamp in poor condition and centre mounting detached from pipe , amber waring light on dash

nearside rear seat belt clasp cover missing

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and with surface cracks in treaded area

play in nearside/offside front top strut bearing/mountings when suspension is in droop

slight wear/corrosion rear brake disc faces , gearbox damp with oil

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

amber warning light on dash , service light on

nearside rear seat belt clasp outer cover missing

wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces

Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,499 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt clasp outer cover missing

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition , slight wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,336 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Nearside and offside front suspension top strut mount play/movement

Offside rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 7 Mar 2017 68,336 miles

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

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

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Nearside and offside front suspension top strut mount play/movement

Offside rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,911 miles

slight wear on rear tyre edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,524 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 Apr 2013 39,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,525 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2011 26,396 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,918 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,616 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,067 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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DV55 BXX 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 77.8%.

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 DV55 BXX, 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 DV55 BXX registered?

DV55 BXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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