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EK06 FRU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,553 mi
Last recorded152,553 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 FRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 152,553 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 152,260 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 140,230 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 140,230 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 120,464 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 120,458 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. traction control mil stays on. (3.4.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear hand brake not returning to stop at rear caliper.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 tread recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,379 miles

Engine management warning lamp displays a fault

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 100,379 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Image kicks up to the left and to the right (1.8.A.1b)

Engine management warning lamp displays a fault

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,990 miles

Engine check light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Traction control light on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,605 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,607 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,726 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 43,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,745 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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EK06 FRU 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 EK06 FRU, 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 EK06 FRU registered?

EK06 FRU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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