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HG06 HZA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,333 mi
Last recorded107,333 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 HZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 107,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

advise to check tracking when tyres replaced

exhaust rusty

front discs very poor showing corrosion on inner faces causing reduced pad contact area

front ends of both outer sills corroded

reverse lights inop

various suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,301 miles

both front sections of sill area are showing corrosion (non prescribed area)

exhaust is showing corrosion

front discs have a reduced contact area

front tyres are wearing on the edge

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 4 Aug 2025 105,242 miles

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

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

both front sections of sills area showing corrosion (not prescribed area)

both front tyres are wearing on the edge

exhaust is showing corrosion

front brake discs have a reduced contact area

Pass 13 Aug 2024 101,611 miles

both front tyres have slight edge wear

front brake discs have reduced contact area

nearside rear sill is showing corrosion

rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

rear pads are worn to the legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2023 99,053 miles

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

extensive corrosion on chassis

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,552 miles

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

front brake discs have a reduced contact area

Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,469 miles

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

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,580 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

both rear tyres are getting low and starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2017 68,781 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING SLIGHT EDGE WEAR 205/55/16V

Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,402 miles

Centre exhaust mount damaged but exhaust still secure

Engine undertray fitted, obscuring view of some items

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,105 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,559 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,645 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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HG06 HZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HG06 HZA, 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 HG06 HZA registered?

HG06 HZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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