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FL56 EGD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,041 mi
Last recorded157,041 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 EGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 157,041 miles

ADVISE Underbody suspension , brake , exhaust components covered in AGE Related Corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 157,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to sill area marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Lighting up on dash (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISE Underbody suspension , brake , exhaust components covered in AGE Related Corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 148,462 miles

ADVISE: rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode off

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn /scored/ corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVISE: os/f outer sill is very corroded/ soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 135,792 miles

ADVISE: rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corroded off

ADVISE: suspension components, bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 137,763 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure x2 centre exhaust clamps corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working o/s wingmirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure os/r inner sidewall has cuts/ splits excessvily /deep (225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corroded off

ADVISE: suspension components, bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,778 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 124,633 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 124,633 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,155 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 111,247 miles

Exhaust back box starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 111,245 miles

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

Exhaust back box starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,411 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 105,411 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,996 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 98,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,585 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 96,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,250 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 88,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,462 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 77,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 57,071 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,173 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 40,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,506 miles

All brake discs slightly rusty.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,255 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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FL56 EGD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FL56 EGD, 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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FL56 EGD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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