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2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration FE56BHD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 155,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,349 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,997 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2021 5 Jun 202630 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,541 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202615 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,149 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
11 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 139,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,067 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)
- n/s mirror unit loose
2 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,154 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Ball joint has slight play inner rack both sides (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,428 MI
5 Jun 202628 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,428 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202629 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,039 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,492 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,492 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,756 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,756 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,757 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2012 5 Jun 202612 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,474 MI
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FE56BHD was registered on 2006-10-31
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