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BN06 HYO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,688 mi
Last recorded75,688 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 HYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 75,688 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 75,688 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,122 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill

middle exhaust hanger/support detached

slight bind n/s/r and o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,888 miles

Front Upper Mounts noisey

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 61,876 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit bracket missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Mounts noisey

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,426 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2020 57,426 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 47,481 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 45,515 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 45,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 42,968 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,041 miles

nearside front tyre depth getting low 3mm

offside front tyre depth getting low 3mm

offside rear tyre cracking on outter side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,166 miles

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing around side wall

Fail 15 Feb 2013 30,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing around side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2012 26,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 17,694 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,626 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 12,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BN06 HYO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BN06 HYO, 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 BN06 HYO registered?

BN06 HYO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BN06 HYO safe to buy?

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