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FY56 PHO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,004 mi
Last recorded170,004 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 PHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 170,004 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 170,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 159,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2 mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 159,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2 mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 151,344 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded ( Not Blowing )

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2020 151,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded ( Not Blowing )

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 142,253 miles

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

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

Offside parkbrake low

rear box deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2018 135,763 miles

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 2 Aug 2017 127,548 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 118,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,892 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 109,892 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 103,942 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

corrosion exhaust rear

uneven wear off side front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2014 103,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

corrosion exhaust rear

uneven wear off side front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,698 miles

corrosion exhaust rear

security off side repeater

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,044 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

corrosion exhaust rear

Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,031 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 PHO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

FY56 PHO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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