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NU56 FBD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,966 mi
Last recorded75,966 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 FBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 69,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 61,802 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,348 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 61,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,717 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 57,637 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,717 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 53,717 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 49,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,322 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,474 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 40,747 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,121 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 33,295 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,099 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 31,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 25,965 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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NU56 FBD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NU56 FBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU56 FBD?

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What year was NU56 FBD registered?

NU56 FBD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is NU56 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 FBD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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