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RN55 SKE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

136,233 mi
Last recorded136,233 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 SKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 136,233 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 134,213 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Slight Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer Slightly Corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 131,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 129,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 126,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,421 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 120,576 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,647 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,686 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corrodded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,274 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,569 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,780 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 64,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking on nearside front tyre

play in nearside outer CV joint

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking on nearside front tyre

play in nearside outer CV joint

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 52,077 miles

front wipers smear the screen slightly

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,800 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,612 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 SKE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

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

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