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FY56 LVF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,172 mi
Last recorded143,172 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 LVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 143,172 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension complete (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 143,010 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 143,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 142,812 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 142,542 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 142,537 miles

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 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 142,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 141,517 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 141,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 127,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 113,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 101,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,000 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 93,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,560 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,398 miles

Both rear tyres have lumps,on the tread but not caused by separation or partial failure of their structures ( suspect balancing fault or shockabsorber valving problem )

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S Washer Jet faulty but provides sufficient washer liquid

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,106 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 57,103 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY56 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

FY56 LVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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