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FP06 HFS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,745 mi
Last recorded162,745 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 HFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 162,745 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 162,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 154,612 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joint cover splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 151,214 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 148,505 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 148,495 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 146,366 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 138,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 138,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 118,906 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 118,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,015 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 99,013 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,082 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,038 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,829 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 78,820 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,694 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,121 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 47,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 47,580 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 36,908 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2010 29,299 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,601 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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FP06 HFS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FP06 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

FP06 HFS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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