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H9 NMT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,336 mi
Last recorded119,336 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 NMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 119,336 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 119,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,735 miles

Front both front upper strut mounts slight lift

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2025 118,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation arrow facing backwards (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Front lift to both front upper strut mounts

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

Rear rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2024 118,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside and nearside rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 118,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside and nearside rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 115,825 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2022 109,765 miles

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

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

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

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

both front upper strut mounts slight lift

Fail 31 Mar 2022 109,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front upper strut mounts slight lift

Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,295 miles

slight lift in offside and nearside front upper strut mounts

Fail 1 Apr 2019 85,295 miles

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

slight lift in offside and nearside front upper strut mounts

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,346 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,438 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,290 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,605 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,364 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,999 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 41,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,433 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 24,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,531 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 18,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 18,228 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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H9 NMT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H9 NMT, 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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H9 NMT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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