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SC55 JUV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,018 mi
Last recorded126,018 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 JUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,018 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 126,018 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 120,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 120,382 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 111,513 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 107,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,278 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 104,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working center stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 100,691 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 100,690 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 97,654 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 82,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

offside side repeater lens broken

passenger front airbag turned off

Fail 5 Jul 2016 82,638 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

offside side repeater lens broken

passenger front airbag turned off

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,274 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre rear upper stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Jul 2014 69,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre rear upper stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

top stop light not working

Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,267 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

top stop light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,200 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 42,200 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing thin

front wipers dragging on screen

nail in o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2010 29,902 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,902 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SC55 JUV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 SC55 JUV, 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 SC55 JUV registered?

SC55 JUV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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