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SH55 NVJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,466 mi
Last recorded119,466 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 NVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2024 119,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 118,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,664 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 117,663 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding and bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt missing 2 x rear not presented (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 x front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision detached (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 117,635 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 113,857 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Heatshield insecure

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear tyres wearing irregularly around inner edges

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

Fail 19 May 2018 113,856 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

E.M.L Illuminated

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Heatshield insecure

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear tyres wearing irregularly around inner edges

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

Pass 20 May 2017 97,551 miles

E.M.L Illuminated

Fail 20 May 2017 97,549 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L Illuminated

Pass 30 May 2016 84,020 miles

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

both sills corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2016 84,020 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both sills corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust centre mounting broken

Fail 9 Jun 2015 79,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust centre mounting broken

offside rear brake binding

Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,609 miles

NSR tyre perished and cracked

OSR tyre perished and cracked

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 72,609 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSR tyre perished and cracked

OSR tyre perished and cracked

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,398 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,740 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,740 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,464 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 29 Dec 2008 36,746 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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SH55 NVJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SH55 NVJ, 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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SH55 NVJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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