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PK55 UYO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,907 mi
Last recorded96,907 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 UYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,907 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 96,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,112 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 94,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,370 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,341 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,947 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 83,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,534 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 77,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,110 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 73,110 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,990 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 65,957 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,124 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 48,124 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,557 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,075 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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PK55 UYO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PK55 UYO, 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 PK55 UYO registered?

PK55 UYO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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