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RN55 LGU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,460 mi
Last recorded135,460 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 LGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 135,460 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps broken - system still secure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damage

Fail 23 Mar 2022 135,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps broken - system still secure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damage

Pass 23 Mar 2021 128,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 123,926 miles

n/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover poor

Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,544 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 115,544 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,078 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,865 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished at upper attachment (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight advanced lift (some lift a design feature) (2.5.B.1b)

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

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,mixed tyre brands fitted.exhaust system corroded.

plastic engine/bay covers fitted.

wiper arm/blades incorrectly fitted/positioned & slight wiper blade arc make to os of windscreen.fuel cap lanard broken.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror head lamp (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + outer wall perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

fuel low & warning lamp lit,starter motor noisy,fuel cap lanyard broken

h/lamp adjusters worn & ns aim on lower limits.

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.front wiper blades incorrectly positioned

mixed tyre brands fitted,osf tread getting low & outer sidewall perished/cracked.

rear number plate starting to fade,engine covers & undershields fitted.

slight corrosion to exhaust system & mid mounting fractured & rattling.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust bracket broken away from centre pipe but still supporting exhaust

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,919 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 66,919 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,593 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 58,593 miles

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

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)

screen scratched

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,574 miles

both rear tyres oerished

oil level low /both front inner wing covers damaged and insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,747 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,334 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,196 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

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 LGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LGU, 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 LGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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