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FY56 GXH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,282 mi
Last recorded68,282 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,282 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,779 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 47,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,440 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TYRE WEARING BADLY ON BOTH EDGES

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,718 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 38,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,022 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,860 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 29,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,333 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 10,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 8,389 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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FY56 GXH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FY56 GXH, 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 FY56 GXH registered?

FY56 GXH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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