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DX55 VFH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,332 mi
Last recorded108,332 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 VFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 108,332 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 106,525 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 15 Jan 2025 106,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 10 Jan 2024 105,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,682 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 99,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting middle of car broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 99,858 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting middle of car broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 96,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,977 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,903 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,118 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,225 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,261 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,157 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 54,692 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,439 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 49,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 14 Jan 2012 43,908 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,327 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,179 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 33,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,844 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 27,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 VFH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

DX55 VFH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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