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FD56 UEV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,599 mi
Last recorded57,599 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 UEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 57,599 miles

Both front tyres has surface cracks

Central Exhaust mounting defective Slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 56,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,506 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 53,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 50,559 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,912 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 44,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 43,359 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 43,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,346 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 40,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,434 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,065 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,251 miles

tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2011 12,050 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,505 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,766 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 10,762 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UEV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UEV, 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 FD56 UEV registered?

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

Is FD56 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 UEV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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