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WR55 MLK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,651 mi
Last recorded86,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 MLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,651 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 86,541 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,060 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 76,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,159 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/5516 - 2.95mm (nail in tyre) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 64,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/5516 - 2.95mm (nail in tyre) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 61,557 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat preventing full seat belt inspection

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 61,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat preventing full seat belt inspection

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2014 57,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,709 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 29,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,659 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)

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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WR55 MLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 WR55 MLK, 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 WR55 MLK registered?

WR55 MLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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