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FP56 DVY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,712 mi
Last recorded120,712 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 DVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 120,712 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2018 110,104 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 110,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on pre 01/07/08

Pass 7 Nov 2017 101,004 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front wheels not touching inner wheel arch stone guards but signs of rubbing are present

Fail 7 Nov 2017 101,003 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front wheels not touching inner wheel arch stone guards but signs of rubbing are present

Fail 6 Jul 2017 100,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front wheels not touching inner wheel arch stone guards but signs of rubbing are present

Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,035 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 80,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,919 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 77,919 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,709 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,080 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside body sill badly bented

Fail 3 Jun 2011 40,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside body sill badly bented

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,838 miles

advise - rear tyre treads slightly out of shape on inner edges

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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FP56 DVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FP56 DVY, 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 FP56 DVY registered?

FP56 DVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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