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FN56 HOJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,945 mi
Last recorded125,945 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 HOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 125,945 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 105,663 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 105,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,117 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,782 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,857 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 47,415 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,415 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 13,326 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,377 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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FN56 HOJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN56 HOJ, 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 FN56 HOJ registered?

FN56 HOJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is FN56 HOJ safe to buy?

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