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AV56 FJY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,872 mi
Last recorded28,872 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 28,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 28,639 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting mainly on inner edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 25,544 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 25,530 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 25,020 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 24,791 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 24,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 23,937 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 23,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,053 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 23,053 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,342 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 22,340 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,709 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 21,709 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 20,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 15,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,824 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 10,976 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,872 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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AV56 FJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV56 FJY, 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 AV56 FJY registered?

AV56 FJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is AV56 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 FJY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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