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FD56 EHX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 EHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 83,996 miles

corrosion to rear of outer sills

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,401 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens water ingress

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear both rear tyres lump in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,022 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 79,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,486 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,489 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight lump in tread

battery slightly loose

engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,424 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Nov 2014 61,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,176 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,645 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,065 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,377 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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FD56 EHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD56 EHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD56 EHX registered?

FD56 EHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is FD56 EHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 EHX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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