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RN55 JEU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,949 mi
Last recorded90,949 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,949 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jul 2018 85,841 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,387 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2017 81,373 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm inner balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

nearside number plate light dim in operation

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,358 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,454 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,114 miles

both front tyres close to limit .......

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt , seat belt not fully inspected .......

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,194 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 55,518 miles

Both sills damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,747 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,728 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,231 miles

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

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)

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

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 JEU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

RN55 JEU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is RN55 JEU safe to buy?

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