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AO56 FCE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,432 mi
Last recorded95,432 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 95,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 95,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,069 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse inoperative

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakend

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 84,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Reverse inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakend

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid clamp very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

mid heat shields loose

Fail 13 Jul 2022 71,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid clamp very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

mid heat shields loose

Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,865 miles

Heat shield loose

Reverse light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2021 68,862 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield loose

Reverse light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,416 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

No reverse light

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessive cracking but no visible cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 65,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

No reverse light

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessive cracking but no visible cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 62,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,423 miles

All tyres cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 56,421 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All tyres cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,231 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,644 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,843 miles

middle exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,330 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Jan 2014 36,128 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

front brake discs corroded on inside

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,981 miles

1 bulb out in high level brake light

both front tyres cracked/perished on outer sidewall

middle exhaust bracket broken away from exhaust

Fail 14 Jan 2013 31,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1 bulb out in high level brake light

both front tyres cracked/perished on outer sidewall

middle exhaust bracket broken away from exhaust

Pass 15 May 2012 29,541 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,988 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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AO56 FCE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AO56 FCE, 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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AO56 FCE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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