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P77 FAB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,465 mi
Last recorded158,465 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 FAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 158,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers and under trays.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 148,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush as marked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush as marked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to perish. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers and under trays.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 148,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush as marked. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush as marked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to perish. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers and under trays.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 140,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm slight worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slight worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wiper slight smear

rear exhaust back box slight corroded (outer skin)

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 121,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 111,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,634 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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P77 FAB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P77 FAB, 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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P77 FAB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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