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FE06 VUW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 VUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2023 83,990 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,312 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 65,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,483 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Aug 2016 56,967 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,001 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,027 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

g/box oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,782 miles

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

center brake light inop

front brake disc worn

Pass 29 Aug 2010 40,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VUW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE06 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

FE06 VUW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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