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FH56 ANR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,244 mi
Last recorded102,244 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 ANR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,244 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2024 95,566 miles

Front strut top bushes have wear

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

Fail 21 May 2024 95,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front strut top bushes have wear

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 90,122 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 90,122 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,861 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 80,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,599 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 71,599 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,213 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 71,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 70,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,849 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,749 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 66,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,972 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 60,972 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,207 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 42,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,157 miles

both rear tyers are cracking on side walls and are wearing low on tread

front disc pads are wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2012 23,246 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 20,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,687 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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FH56 ANR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FH56 ANR, 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 FH56 ANR registered?

FH56 ANR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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