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FL06 EWE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,146 mi
Last recorded122,146 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 EWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 122,146 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 120,567 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 120,537 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 120,454 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 120,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 117,928 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working , lens damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 117,920 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working , lens damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 10,995 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 109,890 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,097 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 101,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,749 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 95,744 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive Emitting white smoke (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two stone chips in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,816 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,695 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and both rear tyres in poor condition 2005

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,328 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and both rear tyres in poor condition 2005

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,967 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn o/s/f binding slightly

rear tyres in poor condition (2005)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,510 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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FL06 EWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FL06 EWE, 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 FL06 EWE registered?

FL06 EWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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