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FV56 JNN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,107 mi
Last recorded85,107 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 JNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,107 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Oct 2025 85,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Oct 2025 85,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 81,570 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 78,575 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,391 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 75,389 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear sills have hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,633 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 72,633 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,351 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 70,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,290 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,688 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,192 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,478 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,130 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,775 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,287 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 23,287 miles

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

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

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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FV56 JNN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV56 JNN, 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 FV56 JNN registered?

FV56 JNN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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