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HG06 VJP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,138 mi
Last recorded138,138 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 VJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 138,138 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 132,351 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2019 132,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 122,026 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

parking brake requirements only just met on the offside

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,476 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 115,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 23 May 2017 113,579 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,735 miles

Rear tyres worn edges slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2016 108,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres worn edges slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 85,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/ tyre low pressure

Fail 23 May 2014 85,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/ tyre low pressure

Pass 16 May 2013 73,516 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mount broken

front tyres both worn on edges

offside wiper slightly torn

Pass 17 May 2012 63,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,959 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 48,158 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 42,210 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 VJP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

HG06 VJP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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