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AM56 FRY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,456 mi
Last recorded70,456 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM56 FRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 70,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,028 miles

Front tyres on 2m

Rear tyres on 3m and cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2013 49,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres on 2m

Osf wiper spilt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres on 3m and cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,722 miles

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

both outer sidewall on rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,319 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,219 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 32,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,063 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 28,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AM56 FRY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AM56 FRY, 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

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What year was AM56 FRY registered?

AM56 FRY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is AM56 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM56 FRY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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