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GX56 FEO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,256 mi
Last recorded87,256 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 FEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 87,256 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 87,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 73,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 73,292 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,252 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 71,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,281 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 70,281 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,019 miles

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

small engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,679 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Rear this tyre is out of shape. 205.55.16

engine management light is on.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 57,679 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear this tyre is out of shape. 205.55.16

engine management light is on.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,515 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 53,515 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust mounting bracket welds broken

Fail 21 Aug 2015 49,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust mounting bracket welds broken

Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,407 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 43,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 37,125 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,978 miles

near side rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 19 Jul 2012 29,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

near side rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,029 miles

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

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

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

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

sidewalls perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,942 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,271 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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GX56 FEO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX56 FEO, 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 GX56 FEO registered?

GX56 FEO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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