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WD06 FBJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,534 mi
Last recorded117,534 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 FBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 117,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 113,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 108,805 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 108,805 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 104,674 miles

Number plates spacing

Fail 17 Jun 2022 104,634 miles

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Number plates spacing

Pass 18 Jun 2021 100,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,153 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 95,153 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,706 miles

Front Both side rubber boot shock absorbers gaiter splitting.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,807 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,549 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 71,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,489 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,560 miles

Front tyres worn edges of tread

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape inside tread

Fail 17 Oct 2014 63,396 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front tyres worn edges of tread

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape inside tread

Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,153 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 53,153 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,668 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,437 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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WD06 FBJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WD06 FBJ, 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 WD06 FBJ registered?

WD06 FBJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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