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FD06 UHL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,572 mi
Last recorded109,572 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 UHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 109,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 109,459 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Registration plate incorrect AND O/S REAR (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) AND O/S ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 101,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,715 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 93,715 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,069 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 84,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,538 miles

rear pads wearing

Pass 13 May 2014 65,831 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2012 52,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 May 2012 52,298 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 May 2011 45,730 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2011 45,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2010 37,864 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 37,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 30,342 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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FD06 UHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FD06 UHL, 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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FD06 UHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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