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ND06 FSS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,768 mi
Last recorded39,768 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND06 FSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 39,768 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 39,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 37,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 37,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,315 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket snapped

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 13 Apr 2013 31,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,942 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls

centre brake light not working

exhaust centre carrier corroded

front wiper blades both split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,142 miles

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

ns front tyre outter side wall has cracks not showing ply cords

ns rear tyre outter side wall has cracks not showing ply cords

os front tyre outter side wall has cracks not showing ply cords

os rear tyre outter side wall has cracks not showing ply cords

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

very slight cracking on tyre walls >< keep under observation

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ND06 FSS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ND06 FSS, 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 ND06 FSS registered?

ND06 FSS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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