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FH55 OXJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,222 mi
Last recorded61,222 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 OXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 61,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 52,601 miles

Offside Rear parking brake is over adjusted

Offside Rear tyre is badly cracking on the inner side wall

oil is over filled

Fail 23 Aug 2024 52,600 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake is over adjusted

Offside Rear tyre is badly cracking on the inner side wall

oil is over filled

Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,917 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 39,916 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 39,889 miles

Front brake discs worn.

O/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

Fail 19 Jun 2021 39,889 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

O/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 39,555 miles

Offside Outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2018 39,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,851 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,987 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,309 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,842 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,355 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,035 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 OXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

FH55 OXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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The MOT history for FH55 OXJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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