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VF55 NTE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,742 mi
Last recorded64,742 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 NTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 64,742 miles

Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre and both fronts are stress cracked in tread and over 10 years old - 2015

rear axle, both forward bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2024 63,007 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are stress cracked in edges of tread

rear axle, both forward bushes are slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to both inner sills at rear

Pass 3 Jan 2024 60,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

rear axle, both forward bushes are deteriorated - no movement

Pass 3 Jan 2023 58,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped and corroded 5-10mm wide on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outers approx. 2-3mm thick, inners approx. 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is partially unbonded

Offside Rear tyre is over 10 years old - 2012

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroding

rattle from inside exhaust system

rear axle, both forward bushes are deteriorated - no movement

Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped, up to 10mm wide on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush partially unbonded

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick - all others approx. 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rattle from inside rear exhaust silencer and outer skin is corroding

rear axle, both forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

water in o/s/r fog light unit - not affecting lighting

Pass 5 Jan 2021 55,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped, up to 5mm wide on inner faces

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated/partially unbonded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroding

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

rear axle, both forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

water in rear fog light - not affecting lighting

Pass 18 Dec 2019 53,872 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Not all of centre stop light working

Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,598 miles

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush partially unbonded

Offside rear axle forward bush slightly deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

baffles in rear exhaust silencer breaking up

water ingress into rear fog light unit - not affecting lighting

Pass 11 Dec 2017 49,725 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped and lightly pitted - pads good, 4-5mm approx.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 7 out of 20 in high level brakelight not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever arm on o/s/r caliper not returning fully

lacquer and painting peeling on all alloy wheel rims

Fail 11 Dec 2017 49,725 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped and lightly pitted - pads good, 4-5mm approx.

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 7 out of 20 in high level brakelight not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever arm on o/s/r caliper not returning fully

lacquer and painting peeling on all alloy wheel rims

Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,606 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,025 miles

aux. drive belt stress cracked

slight lip to front brake discs - pads 4-5mm approx.

Fail 23 Dec 2015 45,025 miles

aux. drive belt stress cracked

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight lip to front brake discs - pads 4-5mm approx.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,436 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,977 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,631 miles

offside rear tyre has slight bulge

Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,860 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 20,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 12,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 12,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NTE, 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 VF55 NTE registered?

VF55 NTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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The MOT history for VF55 NTE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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