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RN55 CVY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,011 mi
Last recorded64,011 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 CVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 64,011 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 62,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 61,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,198 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,184 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,837 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 55,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,433 miles

Front some movement detected at suspension strut top mounts

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting, requires attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

some damage to sills

Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,630 miles

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r parking brake requires attention ( lever slightly on )

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,575 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhuast corroded and poorly supported

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,843 miles

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

age cracking to o/s/r tyre

front brake imbalance high 22%

n/s/f inner brake pad wear sensor almost touching

o/s/r brake caliper lever sticking

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,603 miles

exhaust corroded

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to wet weather

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,379 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,790 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 18,558 miles

Both wipers slightly worn.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 CVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

RN55 CVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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