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EF06 HSY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,304 mi
Last recorded99,304 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 HSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 99,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 99,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,135 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Cv boot slight cracking

Offside Rear Brake caliper sticking slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2021 92,418 miles

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,142 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,620 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2019 80,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits from exhaust joints (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,246 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,705 miles

Near Side Rear Tyre split on the tyre wall

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 70,705 miles

Near Side Rear Tyre split on the tyre wall

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,294 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,144 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,838 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,496 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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EF06 HSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF06 HSY, 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 EF06 HSY registered?

EF06 HSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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