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HD06 NNR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,308 mi
Last recorded113,308 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 NNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 113,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 108,947 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust system

Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated [weak pattern] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Hand brake cable return spring missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 108,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Hand brake cable return spring missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,238 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 104,237 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,741 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 100,741 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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))

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

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))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front sill corroded/holed not within p/a

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and slightly perished

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2021 97,102 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and slightly perished

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,144 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 94,144 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 90,835 miles

rear exhaust has slight deterioration

Fail 25 Oct 2019 90,835 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken and not supporting central section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust has slight deterioration

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear outer layer of silencer corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,185 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,366 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,056 miles

rear exhuast outer skin corroding, not blowing or holed

Fail 22 Oct 2014 67,056 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear exhuast outer skin corroding, not blowing or holed

very slight binding on o/s rear wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,008 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,339 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,654 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,864 miles

Dent in OS sill

OSR tyre has a small cut to the sidewall

Scratch across windscreen. Not concentrated enough to obscure vision

The NSR tyre is cut. The cords can be exposed but the cut does not meet the failure criteria

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 NNR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NNR, 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 NNR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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