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HD06 OWP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,052 mi
Last recorded114,052 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 OWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,052 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 114,046 miles

Brake cable damaged N/S handbrake cable outer casing badly corroded, collapsed during brake test (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 112,057 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 112,051 miles

Emissions not tested BET test failed, emissions test aborted do to smoking bad during first fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp coming on with brake (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp going off with brake (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,173 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,129 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 108,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 108,038 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 107,229 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 107,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 101,159 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 100,555 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear brakes binding slightly and discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,252 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 84,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,344 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 61,348 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,348 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 55,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 55,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,387 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 49,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,225 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 35,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,637 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 OWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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