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FM56 WLH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,892 mi
Last recorded148,892 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 WLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 148,892 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 141,710 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 141,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed & rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 131,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 130,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure center exhaust pipe insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front track rod end gaiters split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,423 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 25 Jun 2018 98,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,002 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 86,000 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,234 miles

both rear inner sills slight corosion

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,312 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 76,310 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,291 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 60,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,815 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,252 miles

both rear tyres are perished and starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,881 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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FM56 WLH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM56 WLH, 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 FM56 WLH registered?

FM56 WLH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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