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DA06 FTX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,657 mi
Last recorded145,657 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 FTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 145,657 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 145,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 135,270 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 135,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,550 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 126,550 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 126,521 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 119,899 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 119,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 113,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,584 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,207 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,618 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,785 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge no cord exposed at the moment

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge no cord exposed at the moment

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,088 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,439 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 60,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,505 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Oil light on

Fail 24 Oct 2013 59,497 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged

Oil light on

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,259 miles

o/s/f bumper marked

Fail 31 Oct 2012 45,259 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f bumper marked

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,723 miles

both rear tyres perished

front wipers poor

Fail 15 Aug 2011 31,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

front wipers poor

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,396 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 22,086 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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DA06 FTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DA06 FTX, 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 DA06 FTX registered?

DA06 FTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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