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SH56 FYW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,981 mi
Last recorded77,981 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 FYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 77,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 73,519 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 30 May 2019 62,513 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 62,513 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 56,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,273 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 48,258 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,214 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,089 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,610 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracked on inner and outer walls

Fail 15 Aug 2013 39,610 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Advise both rear tyres cracked on inner and outer walls

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,800 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 30,800 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,250 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 20,250 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake disc slightly scored corroded worn

o/s/f brake disc corroded scored and worn inner face

Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SH56 FYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH56 FYW, 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 SH56 FYW registered?

SH56 FYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is SH56 FYW safe to buy?

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