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FH06 RTV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,089 mi
Last recorded119,089 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 RTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 119,089 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 119,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 110,527 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 100,669 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 100,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 94,385 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 89,259 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,228 miles

n/s/f strut top ruff when rotated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 65,297 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,873 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,938 miles

N/S INNER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED AND LEAKING.

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2009 36,938 miles

N/S INNER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED AND LEAKING.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FH06 RTV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FH06 RTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH06 RTV registered?

FH06 RTV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FH06 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH06 RTV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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