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HD06 DHN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,446 mi
Last recorded104,446 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 DHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 104,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2023 104,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2022 100,806 miles

DIPSTICK TUBE BROKEN

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 12 May 2022 100,806 miles

DIPSTICK TUBE BROKEN

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Apr 2021 97,008 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 97,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,862 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advanced age cracking, deep cuts and screws in both rear tyres

both rear coil springs corroded

dipstick tube broken

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 93,862 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery live clamp broken (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advanced age cracking, deep cuts and screws in both rear tyres

both rear coil springs corroded

dipstick tube broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age cracking and cuts to rear tyres

damage to sills

engine covers fitted

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age cracking and cuts to rear tyres

damage to sills

engine covers fitted

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,489 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 87,487 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,164 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2014 76,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates cracked

n/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,108 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,825 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nsr tyre starting to perish and has a few small cuts

slight damage to ns sill

tested wet

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,858 miles

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

advise both front brake discs worn

advise centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,858 miles

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

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

advise both front brake discs worn

advise centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,022 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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HD06 DHN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HD06 DHN, 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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HD06 DHN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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