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OV55 YXA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,967 mi
Last recorded87,967 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle broken but still working

both outer sills dented

park brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,530 miles

Nearside door handle damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,096 miles

both outer sills dented nearside has filler repair no signs of corrosion in filled area

play in front suspension top mounts with vehicle jacked up

Fail 12 Jan 2018 68,095 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating eye level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills dented nearside has filler repair no signs of corrosion in filled area

play in front suspension top mounts with vehicle jacked up

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,962 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,981 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 48,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside lower body

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,957 miles

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

centre exhaust mount not mounted to exhaust but still held up ok

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,481 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 30,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,153 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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OV55 YXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OV55 YXA, 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 OV55 YXA registered?

OV55 YXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is OV55 YXA safe to buy?

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