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HG06 ULJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,558 mi
Last recorded66,558 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 ULJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 66,558 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 62,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 57,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,483 miles

n/s outer sill scabby with corrosion

wear to both front top shock mounts

Fail 16 Feb 2023 51,483 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s outer sill scabby with corrosion

wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,028 miles

both front shocks light misting of oil

Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,475 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 37,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER WALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 33,053 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 32,790 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,468 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 20,445 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 19,853 miles

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

both n/s tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,853 miles

both n/s tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2013
Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished in sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished in sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,910 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished in sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 9,863 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 9,863 miles

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

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 ULJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG06 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

HG06 ULJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is HG06 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG06 ULJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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