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VN55 APO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 APO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 100,228 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2023 96,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 94,085 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,711 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2021 92,254 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,494 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2019 88,914 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2017 86,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,480 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,107 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,118 miles

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 3 Jan 2014 57,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,759 miles

Exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,826 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 28,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 22,185 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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VN55 APO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VN55 APO, 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

How do I check the history of VN55 APO?

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What year was VN55 APO registered?

VN55 APO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is VN55 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 APO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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