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FL06 WDP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,351 mi
Last recorded162,351 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 WDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 162,351 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 162,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 154,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 145,624 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 127,462 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 118,088 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 118,088 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,906 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 109,846 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust mountings poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,051 miles

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

front brake discs rusting

Fail 2 Jul 2012 81,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs rusting

Fail 24 Jun 2011 65,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

high level brake light not working

slight movement in both top front suspension mounts

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,272 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

high level brake light not working

slight movement in both top front suspension mounts

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,605 miles

nearside front sidewall poor

Fail 16 Jun 2010 49,605 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front sidewall poor

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,611 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 WDP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDP, 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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FL06 WDP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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