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BG06 FSY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,550 mi
Last recorded143,550 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 FSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 143,550 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 137,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 133,940 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2021 133,934 miles

Emissions not tested test abandoned due to excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner and outer facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 129,630 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 119,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Top strut mounting slight play.

Offside Front Top strut mounting has slight play.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,691 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

wiper blades

Fail 27 Sep 2017 118,691 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

wiper blades

Pass 14 Sep 2016 112,740 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,620 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 101,620 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 86,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,858 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 70,585 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,637 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,396 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,616 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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BG06 FSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG06 FSY, 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 BG06 FSY registered?

BG06 FSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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