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RS06 FAB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,850 mi
Last recorded46,850 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS06 FAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,850 miles

Oil breather from rocker cover broken.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 45,877 miles

Rocker cover breather pipe broken.

Fail 6 Mar 2025 45,865 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rocker cover breather pipe broken.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 44,872 miles

Headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 44,872 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 43,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under shields fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 43,171 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 42,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 42,238 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 41,048 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 41,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 39,865 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 38,666 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,750 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,048 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 36,048 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 34,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres cracking through treads and perishing in sidewalls

Fail 22 Feb 2014 34,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking through treads and perishing in sidewalls

Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,875 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres starting to show signs of age

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,171 miles

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

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

Service light flashing.

Tyres worn on edge (TRACKING)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,532 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 29,532 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 27,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,570 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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RS06 FAB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RS06 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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What year was RS06 FAB registered?

RS06 FAB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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The MOT history for RS06 FAB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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