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EO06 JHE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,570 mi
Last recorded118,570 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 JHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 118,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 117,190 miles

rear reg plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f indicater lamp little loose

Pass 3 Jun 2021 116,537 miles

Bumper slightly damaged odf

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers & shield fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2021 116,537 miles

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

Bumper slightly damaged odf

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers & shield fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 110,317 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 105,527 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,509 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 91,198 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 85,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 79,912 miles

Front brake discs woorn.

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 17 May 2014 67,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 62,119 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 45,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 37,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EO06 JHE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EO06 JHE, 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 EO06 JHE registered?

EO06 JHE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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