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HF56 KYW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,589 mi
Last recorded107,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 KYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,589 miles

Under the vehicle general muddy

Pass 21 Apr 2023 106,912 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Offside Front Mirror's cover loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,223 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floorpan damaged

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

Offside Rear floorpan damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,580 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to centre (3.2 (a) (i))

welded patches - unable to view quality due to to underseal

Fail 9 Feb 2021 105,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear head rest padding missing

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 101,787 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 101,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 99,122 miles

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 99,122 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 95,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,684 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,114 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

part of exhaust system deterating.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,251 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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HF56 KYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HF56 KYW, 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 HF56 KYW registered?

HF56 KYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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