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DF06 FRL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 FRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 76,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 70,948 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 70,947 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 63,539 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,939 miles

beam images poor

Fail 1 Feb 2023 55,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

beam images poor

Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,935 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,798 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 31 Aug 2020 39,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 32,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Aug 2018 32,204 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,662 miles

nsr tyre perished

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 31 Aug 2017 28,662 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre perished

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre perished

Fail 1 Sep 2016 25,055 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2015 21,223 miles

All four tyres are perished on out outer walls. Tyres are 10 years old.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 21,202 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All four tyres are perished on out outer walls. Tyres are 10 years old.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 15,324 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 10,023 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 10,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 7,822 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 7,472 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 6,771 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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DF06 FRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DF06 FRL, 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 DF06 FRL registered?

DF06 FRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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