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HD06 FLL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,705 mi
Last recorded82,705 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 FLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 82,705 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 82,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished & splitting around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 77,457 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 77,457 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 73,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight cill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,377 miles

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 68,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 64,480 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 64,480 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,724 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 61,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,715 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 59,708 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,067 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,748 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,690 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rusted & worn on inner brake face (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear tyres are starting to perish & crack

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,073 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,017 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 35,644 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 35,641 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,832 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 31,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,248 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 22,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both offside tyres perished on sidewalls

Nearside rear tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,449 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,549 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 9,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 FLL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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