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PO55 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,797 mi
Last recorded52,797 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 52,797 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 50,079 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 50,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lip on brake disc and brake slightly holding on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 44,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 41,283 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 39,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,257 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,282 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 27,698 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 25,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 22,447 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 22,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 19,929 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,206 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 14,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,107 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 11,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,663 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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PO55 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PO55 BUG, 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 PO55 BUG registered?

PO55 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for PO55 BUG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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