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GD06 HHM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,220 mi
Last recorded76,220 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 HHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2024 76,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 68,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,865 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central stop light not working

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central stop light not working

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 55,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 55,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,565 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 53,924 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,050 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 51,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 49,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,130 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,734 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 41,466 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 2-4-2mm.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre 3-4-3mm. nail in tread.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,466 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 2-4-2mm.

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

Offside rear tyre 3-4-3mm. nail in tread.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,957 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,436 miles

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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GD06 HHM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GD06 HHM, 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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GD06 HHM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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