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VF55 XGM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,654 mi
Last recorded210,654 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 210,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 210,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 188,601 miles

Nearside accident damage on sill

Fail 16 Feb 2018 188,600 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside accident damage on sill

Pass 16 Feb 2017 182,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 170,815 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 170,815 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner track rod worn

Pass 7 Feb 2015 154,766 miles

oil leak

play in steering rack joint,offside

some corrosion present in mid and rear silencers

Pass 17 Feb 2014 139,720 miles

noise from clutch area

play in offside steering rack joint

sme corrosion present in rear silencer

some oil present around engine and gearbox

topped up engine oil 1.5 ltr

Pass 16 Feb 2013 126,863 miles

gearbox noise

o.s inner rack joint slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2013 126,863 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

gearbox noise

o.s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2012 114,436 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 114,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 101,173 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,541 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 85,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 69,198 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 XGM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

VF55 XGM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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