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H7 DKX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,816 mi
Last recorded72,816 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 DKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 72,816 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 72,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,040 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 67,834 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,790 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed not in testable area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 57,991 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,870 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 52,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,842 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp deteriorated.

slight perishing to tyres

Pass 6 May 2016 46,811 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges slightly.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 41,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,148 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 36,584 miles

both rear wheels across rear axel different but tyres are correct size

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

nearside front tyre low on tread (3-1.6mm)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2013 36,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheels across rear axel different but tyres are correct size

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

nearside front tyre low on tread (3-1.6mm)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,056 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,480 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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H7 DKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H7 DKX, 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 H7 DKX registered?

H7 DKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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