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FM06 AHL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,523 mi
Last recorded91,523 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 AHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2010 91,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust backbox slightly corroding

front number plate faded

nail n/s/f tyre and rim distorted

o/s/f wheel rim distorted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 91,523 miles

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

exhaust backbox slightly corroding

front number plate faded

nail n/s/f tyre and rim distorted

o/s/f wheel rim distorted

Fail 3 Jun 2009 66,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front number plate slightly distorted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,275 miles

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

front number plate slightly distorted

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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FM06 AHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FM06 AHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM06 AHL?

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What year was FM06 AHL registered?

FM06 AHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2006.

Is FM06 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 AHL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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