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EJ06 FXM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,812 mi
Last recorded126,812 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 FXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 126,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 124,036 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BIND AT REAR BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 120,436 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 112,441 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,959 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 98,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,679 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 89,679 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,620 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,733 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 74,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,802 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 50,784 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracked & worn inner tread

high level lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,927 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 41,765 miles

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

3rd brake light not working

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside number plate light has a product on the lens slightly reducing the light output

nearside rear brake pad anti rattle clip not located correctly

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes low

passenger side front seat belt lock cover missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,827 miles

Passenger front seatbelt stork outer casings missing,However not effecting its operation

Fail 1 Jun 2010 24,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger front seatbelt stork outer casings missing,However not effecting its operation

Pass 11 May 2009 20,473 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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EJ06 FXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJ06 FXM, 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 EJ06 FXM registered?

EJ06 FXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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