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FL56 EHE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,754 mi
Last recorded130,754 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 EHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 130,754 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 130,748 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 124,681 miles

front inner discs slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside front shock slightly worn

offside rear park brake figures only just met

offside steering rack gaiter perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2023 121,105 miles

front inner discs corroded slightly

headlights slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2022 117,685 miles

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

nearside front inner discs corroded slightly

offside front tyre worn uneven and has small cut

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2021 114,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter split

Fail 29 Apr 2021 113,945 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear brake pipes and axle under sealed

Fail 12 Apr 2021 113,717 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre bracket corroded thru

slight blue smoke from engine

Pass 1 May 2020 108,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rotten centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged and rusty (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 108,703 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rotten centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged and rusty (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 103,367 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT UPPER TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL REPAIRED AND UNDER SEALED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 101,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill middle (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,771 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn and worn on edge

emissions erratic

rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn and worn on edge

emissions erratic

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,778 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,330 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,668 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 46,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 36,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,714 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 EHE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EHE, 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 EHE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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