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RN55 KVD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,629 mi
Last recorded97,629 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 KVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 97,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 96,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 95,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 95,539 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 93,103 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,520 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AT REAR

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 90,520 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED AT REAR

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,266 miles

Drivers check strap missing

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drivers check strap missing

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,078 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,322 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 80,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,818 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,551 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,447 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 56,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 46,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,311 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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RN55 KVD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RN55 KVD, 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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RN55 KVD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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