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OY06 FVK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 FVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 97,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,721 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 96,721 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,794 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Nov 2021 95,794 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 'White', amber lacquer has burnt off bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,707 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 91,675 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,189 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 91,189 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,718 miles

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)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 84,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,332 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2017 76,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,820 miles

high leavel b rake light not working

o/s front wheel arch linding damadge.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,832 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,287 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,857 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,597 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,981 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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OY06 FVK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OY06 FVK, 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 OY06 FVK registered?

OY06 FVK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is OY06 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 FVK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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