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DG06 FXP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,681 mi
Last recorded79,681 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 FXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 79,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly scratched and foggy in appearance (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes starting to loose their bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front disc dust shield partially corroded away

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Sep 2024 79,680 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged and delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open at end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly scratched and foggy in appearance (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes starting to loose their bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front disc dust shield partially corroded away

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps foggy in appearance (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut in rubber cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge & almost bald on outer edge of tread, also wearing low 2.5mm tread at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 71,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 71,022 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 68,485 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 66,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,000 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 63,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end. (arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,990 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 60,990 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 58,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,221 miles

minor chips in windscreen

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,221 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

minor chips in windscreen

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,523 miles

centre exhaust mount snapped (exhaust system still adequately supported)

engine oil level on min

nearside rear tyre deteriorated / cracked (replacement recommended before high speed motorway driving)

offside rear tyre deteriorated / cracked (replacement recommended before high speed motorway driving)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,286 miles

o/s/f mirror casing loose

o/s/r handbrake quadrant ,cable not fully returning

rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

slight damage to front registration plate

slight fluctuation of the front brake readings indicating a possible warping of the brake discs

slight smearing from front wiper blades

windscreen has 2 small chips in the n/s/f swept area

Fail 19 Sep 2011 30,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/f mirror casing loose

o/s/r handbrake quadrant ,cable not fully returning

rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

slight damage to front registration plate

slight fluctuation of the front brake readings indicating a possible warping of the brake discs

slight smearing from front wiper blades

windscreen has 2 small chips in the n/s/f swept area

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,823 miles

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)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,265 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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DG06 FXP 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 66.7%.

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 DG06 FXP, 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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DG06 FXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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