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K55 SJE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,766 mi
Last recorded86,766 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 SJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 86,766 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 86,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 86,130 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 85,163 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,431 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 84,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 1nner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,409 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on the edges

offside front tyre wearing low/close to limit on the inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2020 81,409 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP warning light on (7.12 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing low on the edges

offside front tyre wearing low/close to limit on the inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,484 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 75,484 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,430 miles

rear brake discs wearing

rear brake pad(s) wearing low

rear brake(s) has slight drag

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,886 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,503 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2014 49,754 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 49,754 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,537 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing thin on the inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,993 miles

both front tyres worn on outer sidewalls

Fail 31 Mar 2011 25,830 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,141 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 16,711 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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K55 SJE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K55 SJE, 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 K55 SJE registered?

K55 SJE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is K55 SJE safe to buy?

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