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MD55 YRA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,903 mi
Last recorded130,903 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 YRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 130,903 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 130,903 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2025 129,293 miles

Coil spring corroded both front at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights yellowing

Pass 20 May 2024 124,785 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 124,785 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 119,492 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 115,165 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 110,303 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 110,303 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge

Pass 24 May 2019 99,080 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 99,079 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 16 May 2018 88,648 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,206 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 87,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. 205/55-16. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

exhaust centre mounting broken

high level stop lamp inop

rear discs scored

Fail 6 Jan 2016 81,198 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

exhaust centre mounting broken

high level stop lamp inop

rear discs scored

Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,669 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,815 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,298 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Nov 2010 53,133 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,874 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,972 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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MD55 YRA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MD55 YRA, 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 MD55 YRA registered?

MD55 YRA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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