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FP56 GDZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,952 mi
Last recorded107,952 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 GDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 107,952 miles

Both NS and OS sills covered with underseal

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,705 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 92,702 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 92,400 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside 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 Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by brake light. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,347 miles

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

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

offside track rod end boot perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2020 85,394 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WING LINERS INSECURE

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 85,394 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WING LINERS INSECURE

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,214 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT INNER WING LINERS INSECURE

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 80,193 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST DURING TEST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

BOTH SIDES FRONT INNER WING LINERS INSECURE

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,259 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,432 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 70,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 58,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,680 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 wiper split

Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,247 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to nearside outer sill but no sharp edges or corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2012 32,247 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to nearside outer sill but no sharp edges or corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,638 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

previous damage to the offside sill

Fail 15 Dec 2009 18,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

previous damage to the offside sill

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 GDZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GDZ, 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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FP56 GDZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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