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RN55 CVE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,990 mi
Last recorded82,990 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 CVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 81,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 81,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 78,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,817 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,102 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,102 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 33,606 miles

Both rear tyres are perished on side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2015 33,606 miles

Both rear tyres are perished on side walls

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,268 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,623 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,625 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,282 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,532 miles

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm

offside front tyre on 2-3mm

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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RN55 CVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RN55 CVE, 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 RN55 CVE registered?

RN55 CVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is RN55 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 CVE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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