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HD06 OWC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 OWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 134,284 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 134,284 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 134,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 118,910 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 106,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,052 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 105,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 96,935 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 96,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,180 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,271 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,706 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,706 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,692 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,765 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 62,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,457 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,894 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,146 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,407 miles

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 24 Sep 2010 33,774 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 33,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,993 miles

offside front indicator lense broken not showing white light or sharp edges

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 OWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OWC, 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 HD06 OWC registered?

HD06 OWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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