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FP06 TGK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,198 mi
Last recorded78,198 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 TGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 78,198 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 69,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,420 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 48,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 35,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc corroded and pitted and slightly lipped on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,344 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F and O/S/F lower arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has small cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,500 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 32,500 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,532 miles

cracking from rubber on o/s/f outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,364 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,203 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,143 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 TGK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP06 TGK registered?

FP06 TGK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is FP06 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP06 TGK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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