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AX06 FFL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,186 mi
Last recorded94,186 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 FFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 94,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 94,186 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,625 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 81,624 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,722 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 68,133 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 68,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,679 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear parking brake lever on caliper is not returning to stop position

Fail 17 Jan 2020 61,679 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear parking brake lever on caliper is not returning to stop position

Pass 22 Nov 2018 59,179 miles

rear brake pads worn

centre exhaust bracket cracked

o/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 59,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

centre exhaust bracket cracked

o/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,928 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear brake caliper handbrake arm not returning to its stop position

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 43,363 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyre side wall badly perished

offside front tyre side wall slightly perished

offside rear brake caliper handbrake mechanism is worn slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,333 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 38,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 34,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 29,577 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 29,577 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 25,412 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 25,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,342 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 21,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F,O/S/R AND N/S/R ALL HAVE PERISHED OUTER WALL.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 17,437 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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AX06 FFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX06 FFL, 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 AX06 FFL registered?

AX06 FFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is AX06 FFL safe to buy?

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