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FM06 UFW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,148 mi
Last recorded108,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 UFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 108,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 107,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 106,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 105,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,486 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 87,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Pad wear wires broken

Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,493 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,762 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,388 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 62,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault fault for low voltage. Possible flat battery. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,437 miles

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

Offside SILL DAMAGED

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 55,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside SILL DAMAGED

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,859 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 43,778 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer side wall.

Pass 20 May 2013 39,565 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 33,429 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 282,047 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 24,271 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 19,498 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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FM06 UFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UFW, 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 FM06 UFW registered?

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

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