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EA06 NHE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,281 mi
Last recorded88,281 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 NHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 88,281 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 88,281 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,372 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,049 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 86,043 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,759 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil fouling from gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,527 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 83,527 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 82,260 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2018 82,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn

Misfire on engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2017 78,221 miles

Engine light is on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 73,205 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,369 miles

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

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

o/s/f door strap damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2014 64,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f door strap damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,382 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 47,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,643 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,627 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 38,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 34,648 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 34,648 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 27,657 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,657 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,664 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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EA06 NHE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EA06 NHE, 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 EA06 NHE registered?

EA06 NHE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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