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FH55 DSO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,063 mi
Last recorded77,063 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 DSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 77,063 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 76,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 74,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 71,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 67,744 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 67,596 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,787 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 61,491 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,233 miles

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

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 59,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,615 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 47,535 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 41,311 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 37,082 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 32,227 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 27,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 23,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 17,922 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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FH55 DSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FH55 DSO, 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 FH55 DSO registered?

FH55 DSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is FH55 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 DSO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH55 DSO have outstanding finance?

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