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OE55 PYD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,440 mi
Last recorded129,440 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 PYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 129,440 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 112,116 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 105,071 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 2 Dec 2011 105,071 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 8 Dec 2010 95,079 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 95,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 82,923 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 82,922 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 71,255 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear fog lamp damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2009 71,255 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear fog lamp damaged

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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OE55 PYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE55 PYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 PYD registered?

OE55 PYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is OE55 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 PYD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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