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HG56 CRV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,559 mi
Last recorded66,559 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 CRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 66,559 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 66,551 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,616 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 45,213 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,620 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,521 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,448 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 30,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 36,701 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 31,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,878 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,175 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 22,600 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 19,193 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,156 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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HG56 CRV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HG56 CRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG56 CRV?

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What year was HG56 CRV registered?

HG56 CRV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is HG56 CRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 CRV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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