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RN55 KVR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,299 mi
Last recorded68,299 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 68,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIDE WALL STARTING TO CRACK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM ON INN AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND SPLIT

Fail 26 Jul 2017 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND SPLIT

Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,550 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 53,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,908 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 50,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,368 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,408 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,797 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING CONSIDERABLE WEAR IN PLACES

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,557 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,770 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 KVR 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 KVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN55 KVR registered?

RN55 KVR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is RN55 KVR safe to buy?

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