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NK55 OYM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,288 mi
Last recorded128,288 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 OYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 128,288 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 128,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 125,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 125,341 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 119,548 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 108,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 108,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,538 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,491 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 101,482 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when brakes applied (1.1.A.3f)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,331 miles

Both inner steering rack ball joints have play

Damage to nearside outer body sill

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 92,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working Nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

Advise damage to nearside outer body sill

Both inner steering rack ball joints have play

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,193 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 27 Mar 2015 85,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to nearside outer sill

warning light flashing on dash

Fail 31 Mar 2014 77,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,615 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,214 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 62,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 62,972 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,983 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 49,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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NK55 OYM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NK55 OYM, 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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NK55 OYM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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