2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · EM55 VVV
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 144,087 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM55 VVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2024
- 144,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM55 VVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (EM55 VVV) between January 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EM55 VVV Mileage History
- 13/01/2022116,443 mi
- 13/01/2023130,264 mi+13,821 mi
- 16/01/2023130,291 mi+27 mi
- 15/01/2024144,042 mi+13,751 mi
- 15/07/2024144,087 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 11,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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