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RX55 OXL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 OXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,140 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX

Fail 1 Sep 2016 108,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EXHAUST BACK BOX

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,354 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 100,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,766 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,942 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 80,371 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 73,532 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake disc worn

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 5 May 2011 73,532 miles

front brake disc worn

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 59,957 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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RX55 OXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX55 OXL, 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 RX55 OXL registered?

RX55 OXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is RX55 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 OXL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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