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FD06 VVX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,381 mi
Last recorded68,381 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 VVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,381 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,869 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 63,427 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 63,426 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,189 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 55,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,374 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,262 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,556 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 44,556 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 41,641 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 38,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,938 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 32,938 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 29,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2014 29,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2013 27,103 miles

ALL tyres starting to perish.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2012 24,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 22,687 miles

advise high level brake light

Pass 25 May 2010 20,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,860 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 VVX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FD06 VVX, 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 FD06 VVX registered?

FD06 VVX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is FD06 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD06 VVX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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