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PF55 ONP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,619 mi
Last recorded104,619 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 ONP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 104,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osf & nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded osf & nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr & nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 95,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 89,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,543 miles

Catalyst lower heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge winter tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn with high & low points on inside shoulder.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,834 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn with high & low points on inside shoulder.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,540 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 60,540 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,276 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 58,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,185 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 47,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,024 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 41,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,128 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 37,128 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,365 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,235 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 28,235 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 20,736 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 20,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 ONP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

PF55 ONP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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