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VE56 FAK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,689 mi
Last recorded107,689 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 FAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 107,689 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 106,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 106,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres perish cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2023 100,806 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,198 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 99,103 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 94,666 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill dented

both undersills corroding at rear

Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,185 miles

drivers side outer sill dented

Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,024 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,986 miles

front number plate cracked

near side front tyre cracking on outer side wall of tyre.

off side front tyre cracking on outer side wall of tyre.

off side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall of tyre.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,886 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,765 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Turbo seal leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2010 366,995 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 36,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear handbrake cable/caliper lever semi seized

Pass 5 Dec 2009 36,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear handbrake cable/caliper lever semi seized

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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VE56 FAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE56 FAK, 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 VE56 FAK registered?

VE56 FAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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The MOT history for VE56 FAK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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