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FT06 ELU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,626 mi
Last recorded127,626 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 ELU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 127,626 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 127,623 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,410 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle mount corroded off but still in mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both tyres scrubbing outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2018 121,896 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 121,896 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 120,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 118,497 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,296 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 16 Jul 2014 108,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 103,070 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 103,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,288 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,651 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,281 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,415 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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FT06 ELU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FT06 ELU, 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 FT06 ELU registered?

FT06 ELU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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The MOT history for FT06 ELU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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