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FM06 HRR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

86,429 mi
Last recorded86,429 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 HRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 86,429 miles

Both sides sill covers corroded at rear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 13 May 2024 86,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both sides sill covers corroded at rear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 84,668 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 84,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar linkage has had a repair

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,685 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 66,575 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked in o/s swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,884 miles

Central stop lamp not working

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 28 Jul 2017 58,884 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,020 miles

Centre Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view no sharp edges (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view no sharp edghes (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance no sharp edges (1.4.A.2e)

engine lamp on

headlamp level switch missing

Fail 1 Aug 2016 49,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view no sharp edges (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view no sharp edghes (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance no sharp edges (1.4.A.2e)

engine lamp on

headlamp level switch missing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,945 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 38,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,887 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 36,852 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,766 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 33,764 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,425 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 21,775 miles

Both front wiper blades bent.

N/S/F tyre right on legal limit.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,414 miles

adv. nearside wing mirror insecure.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 15,412 miles

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

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

adv. nearside wing mirror insecure.

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 HRR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HRR, 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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FM06 HRR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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