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HDS 162G

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,352 mi
Last recorded54,352 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDS 162G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 54,352 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 54,144 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,270 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 53,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 52,275 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 52,099 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 52,099 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 51,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 50,747 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING KING PINS

Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,090 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 50,090 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 49,664 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 49,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 46,861 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 45,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,767 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,623 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 43,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 43,529 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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HDS 162G is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDS 162G, 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 HDS 162G registered?

HDS 162G is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is HDS 162G safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDS 162G shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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