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AO06 FZX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,950 mi
Last recorded81,950 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 FZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 78,595 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight scoring to inner sidewall

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2016 71,950 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall damage

Fail 16 May 2016 71,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall damage

Pass 20 May 2015 68,288 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2014 58,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,222 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,763 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside sill damaged

service light on

Fail 15 Jun 2012 41,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside sill damaged

service light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,597 miles

front discs slighty worn

n/s sill damaged

Pass 12 May 2010 27,025 miles

o/s handbrake lever on rear caliper not returning to stop

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,725 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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AO06 FZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO06 FZX, 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 AO06 FZX registered?

AO06 FZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AO06 FZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 FZX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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