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FG56 CNF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,016 mi
Last recorded100,016 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 CNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 100,016 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 92,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 86,594 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 86,583 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,332 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,625 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,002 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,299 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,938 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 54,109 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 54,109 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 49,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 May 2013 43,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 37,078 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 30,520 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 21,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 9,837 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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FG56 CNF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FG56 CNF, 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 FG56 CNF registered?

FG56 CNF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for FG56 CNF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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