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RN55 KVE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,014 mi
Last recorded109,014 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 KVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 109,014 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 105,561 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,410 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 100,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 96,339 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,566 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 89,478 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,172 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 76,119 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 76,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,933 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 65,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear brake discs scored

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,277 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 53,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,904 miles

Advise exhaust rear section slightly corroded

Advise offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,572 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,835 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,078 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,704 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,332 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 KVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KVE, 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 KVE registered?

RN55 KVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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