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FD56 WNU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 WNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,800 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 115,796 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,136 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 103,814 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,322 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 92,054 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,987 miles

EML on....

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,650 miles

ESP Lamp on....

both front and o/s/r tyres low

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,787 miles

nearside washer poor

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,022 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 WNU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

FD56 WNU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is FD56 WNU safe to buy?

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