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VF55 NNV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,563 mi
Last recorded121,563 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 NNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 121,563 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 121,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 116,801 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 116,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,645 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking On Outer Wall

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,264 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,835 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,253 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 308,447 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,927 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 81,927 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,454 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,784 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,019 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,956 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 39,919 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 18,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,368 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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VF55 NNV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF55 NNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF55 NNV registered?

VF55 NNV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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The MOT history for VF55 NNV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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