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HG06 XXY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,337 mi
Last recorded53,337 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 XXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 53,337 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 53,319 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 42,564 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2023 40,700 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 40,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 38,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 37,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,166 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,346 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,978 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,282 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 16,451 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 12,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2010 10,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

HG06 XXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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