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AG06 FEP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

47,633 mi
Last recorded47,633 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 FEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 47,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cuts in tread

advise both front coil springs corroded

advise both front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

advise rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 47,633 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front small cuts in tyre tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 45,644 miles

multiple suspension components corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2023 43,074 miles

front disk corroded and pitted

rear section exhausts

Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,078 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 41,012 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,420 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Hose split but not leaking (1.1.3 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 38,418 miles

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Hose split but not leaking (1.1.3 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 36,878 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 36,837 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust sleeve corroded and broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,067 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 30,760 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 26,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges and cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 4 Aug 2014 24,689 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges and cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,995 miles

windscreen scracthed.wipers poor n/s/f and rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2012 20,912 miles

Hairline crack in brake servo vacuum pipe

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,912 miles

Hairline crack in brake servo vacuum pipe

Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,258 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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AG06 FEP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AG06 FEP, 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 AG06 FEP registered?

AG06 FEP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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