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FP06 FDX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,226 mi
Last recorded67,226 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 FDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 67,226 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 67,016 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer has split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 65,366 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 65,365 miles

Offside Side repeater not working part of wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 63,344 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,472 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 60,948 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 60,557 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

EPC warning light on

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 60,556 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working High level brake light not working also (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

EPC warning light on

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 60,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine auxiliary belt starting to crack

Pass 26 May 2018 58,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,177 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 56,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer weld broken on bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,742 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 48,742 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,113 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,807 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,295 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,469 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,259 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 24,029 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FP06 FDX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FP06 FDX, 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 FP06 FDX registered?

FP06 FDX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2006.

Is FP06 FDX safe to buy?

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