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SN55 MEK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,811 mi
Last recorded98,811 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 MEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 98,811 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking excesively from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,501 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 90,499 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 85,809 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 85,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Back plate rusty nearsidefront

Heat shield loose

Pass 28 May 2018 81,955 miles

Exhaust rusty sleeves rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear discs pitted

Pass 25 May 2017 78,264 miles

E.m.l ligh on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2017 78,264 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E.m.l ligh on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,629 miles

E.ml. light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 73,629 miles

E.ml. light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

neraside frout tyre perished on tread

offside front tyer perished on tread.

Pass 9 May 2014 64,400 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,729 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,018 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,594 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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SN55 MEK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SN55 MEK, 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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SN55 MEK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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