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DG56 FTF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,026 mi
Last recorded117,026 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,026 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,828 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 102,817 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,827 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,644 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 82,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,969 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,827 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 54,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,373 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 48,373 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall splitting

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,082 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,963 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 41,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,267 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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DG56 FTF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DG56 FTF, 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 DG56 FTF registered?

DG56 FTF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DG56 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 FTF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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