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DX55 FRP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,323 mi
Last recorded52,323 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 FRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 52,323 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 52,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 51,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,243 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,594 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 50,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 49,675 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 49,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,466 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,728 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,813 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,333 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,394 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,573 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 23,634 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 23,631 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,732 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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DX55 FRP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DX55 FRP, 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 DX55 FRP registered?

DX55 FRP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2006.

Is DX55 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 FRP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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