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FD06 VWU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,605 mi
Last recorded47,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 VWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,605 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 47,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,713 miles

All tyres perished

Central Exhaust bracket missing but system still well supported

Fail 13 Jun 2017 46,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres perished

Central Exhaust bracket missing but system still well supported

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,428 miles

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,320 miles

Rear tyres badly perished

Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,912 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,912 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,494 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Jun 2013 41,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,874 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,987 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,050 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,748 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 VWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

FD06 VWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is FD06 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD06 VWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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