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H13 THB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,954 mi
Last recorded108,954 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 THB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 108,954 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 108,954 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to cloudy lenses (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 108,909 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 107,493 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 107,493 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 104,204 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres tread low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 104,203 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres tread low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 104,202 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 97,751 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 97,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,593 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 89,565 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,499 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 87,499 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 82,124 miles

service brake travel becoming excessive

Fail 24 Mar 2018 82,124 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

service brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,051 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 78,051 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,982 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,318 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,870 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 37,869 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,796 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 24,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H13 THB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H13 THB, 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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H13 THB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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