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WF06 FVG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,527 mi
Last recorded196,527 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 FVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 196,527 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2022 186,644 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 186,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 177,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 171,016 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 171,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 161,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 159,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 153,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2017 153,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2016 142,667 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at subframe pivot bush mountings offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 142,661 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at subframe pivot bush mountings offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 27 May 2015 128,257 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 128,257 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

engine managment light on indicating a fault

Pass 30 May 2014 113,682 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 113,682 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine managment light on indicating a fault

Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,758 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

eml light on

Fail 4 Dec 2012 92,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

damage to n/s outer sill

eml light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,170 miles

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

o/s/r tyre stepped tread

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,570 miles

front brake discs worn, advise replacement next time pads are replaced, pads approx 60% worn

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Fail 1 Jun 2009 37,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn, advise replacement next time pads are replaced, pads approx 60% worn

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

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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WF06 FVG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF06 FVG, 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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WF06 FVG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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