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GR55 URV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,995 mi
Last recorded132,995 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 URV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 132,995 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 132,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush split & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush split & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Continuous splitting around tread edge to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 128,411 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 128,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected FLOOR AND SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 123,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 117,663 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 117,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 111,734 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 105,135 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 100,491 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 94,954 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 90,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre bracket on exhaust insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,334 miles

Both front shock protection gaiters deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/75% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 29 Dec 2015 79,396 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads 60/70% worn

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 74,304 miles

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil level on minimum

Slight lipping on front brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,304 miles

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Oil level on minimum

Slight lipping on front brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,119 miles

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,241 miles

Both front wheel rims slightly buckled (inside)

Furry dice removed for test

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 55,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres stepping

braket on centre section of exhaust insecure

nearside rear tyre has had what looks like a puncture repaire on sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,901 miles

both rear tyres stepping

braket on centre section of exhaust insecure

nearside rear tyre has had what looks like a puncture repaire on sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,490 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 38,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,672 miles

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

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

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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GR55 URV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GR55 URV, 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 GR55 URV registered?

GR55 URV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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The MOT history for GR55 URV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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