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H8 XVW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Multi-colour Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,506 mi
Last recorded128,506 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 XVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 128,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 121,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 107,845 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 95,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,353 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 76,090 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 76,090 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 69,483 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,687 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished & inner tread starting to lift

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,906 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 53,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,165 miles

Off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2013 15,082 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,846 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 25,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 22,122 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,122 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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H8 XVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H8 XVW, 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 H8 XVW registered?

H8 XVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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