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FM06 GDO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,063 mi
Last recorded121,063 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 GDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 121,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 115,003 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 113,164 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 110,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 109,702 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 104,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 104,082 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 100,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,046 miles

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

coolant cold warning light staying on

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 2 Nov 2015 96,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

coolant cold warning light staying on

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,263 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Nov 2014 90,263 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,862 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,695 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Nov 2011 70,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,557 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,662 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 40,662 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

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

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 GDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDO, 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

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What year was FM06 GDO registered?

FM06 GDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is FM06 GDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 GDO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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