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MD55 OHA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,937 mi
Last recorded105,937 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 OHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 105,937 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 103,815 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 103,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 99,777 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,339 miles

Exhaust back box delimited and corroded.

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top strut mounts worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,181 miles

Both front outer CV boots perished.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover perished.

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Slight play in both front top strut mounts.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,304 miles

Both front wiper arms worn at spring joint.

Rear exhaust back box corroded.

Slight play in both front strut top mounts.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,509 miles

Offside Front Wheel tub damaged /worn from tyer.

Rear exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,016 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut bush slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,823 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn inside and outside edges.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is severely perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle beam mounting bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear tyre severely perished on the outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear axle beam mounting bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,121 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing

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

Object in offside rear Tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear Tyre perished & is cut, can not see ply or cords

Fail 4 Dec 2014 53,121 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Object in offside rear Tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear Tyre perished & is cut, can not see ply or cords

Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,908 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 47,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front Tyre is severely perished, has a nail in it & is worn close to the limit

offside front Tyre is wearing unevenly & worn on the inner edge

offside rear Tyre is severely perished

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,559 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 37,559 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,045 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,973 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 22,543 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 22,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 17,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise condition of near side front side wall

Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,872 miles

advise condition of near side front side wall

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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MD55 OHA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MD55 OHA, 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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MD55 OHA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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