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PV55 GXL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,688 mi
Last recorded122,688 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 GXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 122,688 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 122,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 120,262 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 120,257 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 114,451 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 108,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust hanger detached

Fail 1 Dec 2016 108,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust hanger detached

Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,310 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 101,310 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer brackett corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,443 miles

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

read discs worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 68,443 miles

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

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

read discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,017 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,607 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 53,368 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,368 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,994 miles

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

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

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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PV55 GXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PV55 GXL, 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 PV55 GXL registered?

PV55 GXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2006.

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