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VF55 NRZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,197 mi
Last recorded43,197 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 NRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 43,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 43,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 40,434 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 40,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 35,992 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 29,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,174 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 25,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 17,537 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 10,411 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 10,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 5,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 4,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 4,428 miles

advise(various lights out on high level brake light)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 4,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise(various lights out on high level brake light)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 4,194 miles

advise(all tyre treads cracked)

advise(front arb collers split)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 3,916 miles

advise(all tyres treads cracked & beginning to perish)

advise(both front shocky sleeves beginning to deteriorate)

advise(front discs slightly corroded)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,317 miles

advise(arb collers broken)

advise(slight corrosion on front discs)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 2,840 miles

front wipers smear

Pass 11 Aug 2010 2,517 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,152 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 2,152 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 NRZ 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 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRZ, 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 NRZ registered?

VF55 NRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is VF55 NRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 NRZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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