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VF55 WZZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,715 mi
Last recorded91,715 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021 91,715 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 85,520 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Sep 2020 85,520 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,318 miles

Coolant leak ()

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2019 75,318 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2018 65,601 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 65,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front c.v gaiter slightly leaking grease

Rear coil springs corroded

intermittent fault with traction control lamp

Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,296 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,017 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

air bag light staying on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,060 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 26,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,674 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 WZZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc 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 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

VF55 WZZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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