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HW56 FBC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,522 mi
Last recorded79,522 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,522 miles

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

o/s/f door check strap broken. n/s/r number plate light dull. reverse light not working. heavy irregular wear on inner edges of both rear tyres.

Pass 20 Dec 2024 73,057 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamp is loose

Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 59,328 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 59,328 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,768 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 51,722 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

both head light slightly perished, may improving if polishing

service light is on

Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 48,221 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 47,340 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,673 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 45,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 May 2016 44,343 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 44,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 42,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 40,157 miles

all four tyres wearing on their inner shoulders

Pass 15 May 2013 37,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,145 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,318 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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HW56 FBC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HW56 FBC, 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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HW56 FBC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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