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VF55 UBD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,002 mi
Last recorded170,002 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2024 170,002 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 167,041 miles

Exhaust central heat shield insecure

Exhaust system noisy (baffles worn in catalyst?)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front (inner) arch trim deteriorated (poor condition)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Slight leaks from gearbox (Offside (inner) driveshaft oil seal leaking)

Slight oil leaks engine area

Fail 3 Mar 2023 166,978 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust central heat shield insecure

Exhaust system noisy (baffles worn in catalyst?)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod-end ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside front (inner) arch trim deteriorated (poor condition)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Slight leaks from gearbox (Offside (inner) driveshaft oil seal leaking)

Slight oil leaks engine area

Pass 9 Mar 2022 164,450 miles

o/s front and rear tyres cracking,nail in o/s rear

o/s front inner wheel arch damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2022 164,450 miles

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

o/s front and rear tyres cracking,nail in o/s rear

o/s front inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2021 162,154 miles

Central exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills damaged and heavily repaired with filler

reverse lamp not working

Fail 2 Mar 2021 162,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high cant be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills damaged and heavily repaired with filler

reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 Oct 2020 161,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 156,421 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 156,274 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 156,274 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 155,734 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 149,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 141,845 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jan 2015 13,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 123,624 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,631 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 103,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 61,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 38,280 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,368 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 UBD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc 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 UBD, 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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VF55 UBD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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