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FN56 HND

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,057 mi
Last recorded116,057 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 HND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,057 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 116,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,041 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 112,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,610 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 109,610 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,652 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2022 104,652 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 102,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,191 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 58,531 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 58,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 44,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,924 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 34,924 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,806 miles

engine light on

front brake discs worn

unable to fully inspect seat belts due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,064 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn slightly on inner face

low fuel light on

Fail 26 Aug 2014 31,064 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn slightly on inner face

low fuel light on

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,378 miles

front brake discs deteriorating on inner face

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,390 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 20,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,704 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 16,494 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

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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FN56 HND is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FN56 HND, 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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FN56 HND is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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