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M55 MNB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,491 mi
Last recorded113,491 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 MNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 113,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,955 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,068 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 105,055 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 103,525 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 103,506 miles

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Body insecure sill x2 (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 101,869 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 101,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,359 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,029 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,426 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not holed

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

Fail 10 May 2018 95,400 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,344 miles

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Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,622 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,752 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,056 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,368 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M55 MNB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M55 MNB, 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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M55 MNB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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