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SL56 FMG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,786 mi
Last recorded64,786 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 64,786 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front headlights deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR & OSR @ Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective & central exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded NSR & NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/55r16 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 61,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/55r16 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 61,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/55r16 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front 3mm. 205/55r16

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,399 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 56,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,321 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 31,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,159 miles

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

centre exhaust section deteriorating.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,733 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve insecure (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,096 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,972 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 35,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,003 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,413 miles

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

both nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner faces .

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,666 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 18,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,181 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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SL56 FMG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL56 FMG, 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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SL56 FMG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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