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FL56 WTE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,123 mi
Last recorded113,123 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 WTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 113,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake locking device ineffective brake pad (1.1.21 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 110,980 miles

Offside Front worn low on both edges

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 108,955 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 105,314 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 105,314 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,732 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 102,979 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 6 Aug 2021 102,972 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Peeling/Seperating From Housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Aug 2020 100,166 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 101,156 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,568 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 92,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded,

high vis brake light not working

Fail 29 Jun 2018 82,726 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded,

high vis brake light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,643 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 69,643 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 62,757 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING WEAR

N/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,027 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,398 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,287 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,110 miles

exhaust centre & rear box corroding

exhaust centre braket snapped but still secure

front brake discs corroding on iner face

front wipers slow to clear screen

n/s/f headlamp aim only just in limits

n/s/r tyre deteriorating baddly on side walls

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,408 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 40,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 30,085 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,460 miles

Centre Exhaust section mountain broken but still secure.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 31,460 miles

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

Centre Exhaust section mountain broken but still secure.

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 WTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WTE, 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 FL56 WTE registered?

FL56 WTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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