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FD56 MBF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,032 mi
Last recorded103,032 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 MBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 103,032 miles

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 103,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill insufficient repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill insufficient repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 102,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 97,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 91,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 91,973 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 87,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 83,482 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 9 Feb 2022 83,482 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 16 Feb 2021 77,708 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s worn and inner faces pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 68,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 63,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,685 miles

Items moved out of drivers view prior to inspection.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 53,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items moved out of drivers view prior to inspection.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,802 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,011 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 37,861 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,134 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,236 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,417 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 MBF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MBF, 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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FD56 MBF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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