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H4 JSO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,974 mi
Last recorded93,974 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 JSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2026 93,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,237 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,935 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 88,151 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 84,553 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 82,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 81,284 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,066 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,574 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,144 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,583 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,531 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,329 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,174 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 71,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,737 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 52,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,222 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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H4 JSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H4 JSO, 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 H4 JSO registered?

H4 JSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2006.

Is H4 JSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 JSO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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