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FE06 TZN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,591 mi
Last recorded161,591 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 TZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 161,591 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 156,574 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 152,273 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 147,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 143,476 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded (all)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 143,476 miles

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Hight level very dim and flickering (1.2.1b)

Brake discs slightly corroded (all)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 137,070 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 28 Jun 2014 114,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 102,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s sill damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2013 102,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s sill damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2012 80,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,937 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,785 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,790 miles

offside front indicator slightly insecure

rear brake pads low(borderline)

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jun 2009 49,367 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,367 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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FE06 TZN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE06 TZN, 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 FE06 TZN registered?

FE06 TZN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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