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FV06 WDW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,039 mi
Last recorded117,039 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 WDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 117,039 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 103,536 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 98,249 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced soft+ holed in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

diesel cooler damp no leaks found at time of test

Fail 4 May 2022 98,244 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced soft+ holed in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

diesel cooler damp no leaks found at time of test

Pass 7 May 2021 97,676 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced soft/holed in non-prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

diesel cooler damp

headlights dim

Pass 11 May 2020 96,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 94,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 86,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 74,501 miles

Centre brake light has 25% not working

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,141 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 74,141 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,269 miles

both front tyres wearin g on inner edges

centre exhaust mount broken

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 71,128 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,583 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,020 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 WDW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WDW, 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 WDW registered?

FV06 WDW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is FV06 WDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 WDW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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