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MS55 BLU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,822 mi
Last recorded148,822 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS55 BLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 148,822 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 144,604 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 144,599 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both Top Mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 138,155 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 136,216 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 136,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,342 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 122,084 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 114,589 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 106,869 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,500 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,146 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,565 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,582 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,346 miles

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

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 9 Nov 2010 45,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,904 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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MS55 BLU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MS55 BLU, 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 MS55 BLU registered?

MS55 BLU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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