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SO55 XFR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,025 mi
Last recorded90,025 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 90,025 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 77,538 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 75,780 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 75,779 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,564 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 73,564 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine and/or under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

Fail 10 Feb 2020 66,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine and/or under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,814 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,481 miles

Nearside Front headlamp is pitted

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,080 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 44,080 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired pad incorrectly fitted (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,175 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 27,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,588 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,900 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,067 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 20,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nail in offside front 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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SO55 XFR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SO55 XFR, 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 SO55 XFR registered?

SO55 XFR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is SO55 XFR safe to buy?

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