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H1 NCN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

140,863 mi
Last recorded140,863 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 NCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 140,863 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 140,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,722 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 131,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 124,381 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 124,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 122,786 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working INOP. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MIRROR REPEATER DAMAGED, WORKING OK. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 122,781 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working INOP. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MIRROR REPEATER DAMAGED, WORKING OK. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 122,534 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 121,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 121,542 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

N/S HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY VERY POOR.

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 121,184 miles

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED, GLASS MISSING.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 118,036 miles

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

Engine Management Light on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,591 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 100,233 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,441 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,770 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

slight play in the nearside front inner tie rod end

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,621 miles

only 50% of rear high level brake light working

slight wear in the nearside front inner tie-rod

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,585 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

only 50% of rear high level brake light working

slight wear in the nearside front inner tie-rod

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,823 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 69,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 51,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,296 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 28,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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H1 NCN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 H1 NCN, 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 H1 NCN registered?

H1 NCN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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