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DX06 HYY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,260 mi
Last recorded151,260 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 HYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 151,260 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 133,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp showing water condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

brake warning light (on) ?

Fail 9 Apr 2019 133,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp showing water condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

brake warning light (on) ?

Pass 26 May 2018 121,029 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 121,021 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,361 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 111,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 98,161 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 98,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Aug 2014 90,760 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,811 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,067 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,623 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 73,623 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,425 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,557 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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DX06 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DX06 HYY, 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 DX06 HYY registered?

DX06 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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