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NY55 TNV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 TNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,471 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 102,470 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 101,297 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 101,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 97,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 97,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 96,794 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 96,794 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,258 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 95,257 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,646 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 72,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,781 miles

Nearside Front slight play top suspension mount

Offside Front slight play top suspension mount

Fail 20 Sep 2016 63,781 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play top suspension mount

Offside Front slight play top suspension mount

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,256 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,487 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 55,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,336 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 52,336 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 48,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,124 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,978 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 41,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 23,463 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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NY55 TNV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NY55 TNV, 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 NY55 TNV registered?

NY55 TNV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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