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SA55 ZZA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,245 mi
Last recorded88,245 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 ZZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,707 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 85,707 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 82,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 82,710 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 72,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,888 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 57,888 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,166 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 53,166 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,126 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,412 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 43,412 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,386 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,095 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 24,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 21,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,391 miles

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

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

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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SA55 ZZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA55 ZZA, 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 SA55 ZZA registered?

SA55 ZZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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