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HG56 HYR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,510 mi
Last recorded114,510 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 114,510 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 110,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 110,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,347 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 106,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated/on limit (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

centre exhaust mount

Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,659 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 94,659 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,370 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,381 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,926 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 54,832 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,943 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 HYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HYR, 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 HG56 HYR registered?

HG56 HYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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