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FV06 HVO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,803 mi
Last recorded98,803 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 HVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 95,290 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 91,111 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 91,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,999 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2018 78,396 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,159 miles

centre exhaust mounting missing,exhaust still supported

Pass 27 May 2016 69,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 63,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 57,607 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 50,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 43,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,809 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 37,809 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 30,738 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2009 24,247 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 24,247 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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FV06 HVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FV06 HVO, 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 FV06 HVO registered?

FV06 HVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 HVO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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