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236 FXO

2006 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,362 mi
Last recorded74,362 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration236 FXO
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,362 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside door post corroded / weak

offside rear bump rail corroded and weak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,127 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet catch stiff

offside rear bumper mount corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,127 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch stiff

offside rear bumper mount corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,233 miles

wipers clear screen poorly, engine leaking oil, front crossmember damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2011 73,233 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers clear screen poorly, engine leaking oil, front crossmember damaged

Pass 24 May 2010 72,882 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine door corrosion around latch , weak

nearside front inner wheel arch / tyre clearence poor , showing rub marks

offside front inner sill corroding

slight rear brake imbalance

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 69,745 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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236 FXO is a 2006 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 236 FXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 236 FXO registered?

236 FXO is a 2006 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is 236 FXO safe to buy?

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