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PF55 LFX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,195 mi
Last recorded114,195 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 LFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,195 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 114,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,307 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 108,511 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy rear silencer rattles loose baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 108,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy rear silencer rattles loose baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,579 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner bracken

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

readiator couling damage

Fail 8 Oct 2019 105,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel arch liner bracken

Offside Rear leaver on caliper not returning fully to stop

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

readiator couling damage

Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,652 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner brocken & rediator support brocken

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 97,297 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance water in it (1.1.A.3d)

plastic covers under front bumper & nearside wheel arch brocken & missing

Fail 21 Sep 2017 97,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance water in it (1.1.A.3d)

plastic covers under front bumper & nearside wheel arch brocken & missing

Pass 1 Oct 2016 93,167 miles

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

Offside Rear liver on caliper not reeturning fully to stop

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

nearside front wheel arch liner brocken & rediator cowling damage

slight damage on nearside rear of sill

Fail 1 Oct 2016 93,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear liver on caliper not reeturning fully to stop

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

nearside front wheel arch liner brocken & rediator cowling damage

slight damage on nearside rear of sill

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,339 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

slight damage nearide sill

Pass 4 Oct 2014 81,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 73,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,613 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,149 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,473 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 36,473 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,761 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,518 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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PF55 LFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF55 LFX, 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 PF55 LFX registered?

PF55 LFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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