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FA06 FGX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,034 mi
Last recorded129,034 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 FGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 129,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 128,611 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 127,523 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 124,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 124,042 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 124,039 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 124,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Sill has been repaired and covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Sill has been repaired and covered in underseal

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 124,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Sill has been repaired and covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Sill has been repaired and covered in underseal

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,395 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement at the upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 117,387 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))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement at the upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,547 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 106,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight coolant leak from radiator area

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 17 Dec 2014 88,816 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,922 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 809,222 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 71,281 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust box

front reg plate cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2012 71,281 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box

front reg plate cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front reg plate cracked

wear to front tyres/ have them checked at 60500 miles

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,763 miles

front reg plate cracked

light scoring and wear to all brake discs/ front pads 4mm

screw in nearside rear tyre (removed/ not punctured)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,954 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 36,954 miles

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

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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FA06 FGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FA06 FGX, 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 FA06 FGX registered?

FA06 FGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is FA06 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA06 FGX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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