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HG56 ONV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 ONV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 99,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,682 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 95,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 93,145 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 93,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,416 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,136 miles

Deep cut to offside front tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 20 Mar 2018 86,136 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Deep cut to offside front tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 14 Apr 2017 81,007 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill panel corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

score damage to windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2017 81,002 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel corroded/holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear outer sill panel corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

score damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,839 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2016 76,839 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 71,629 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,548 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 60,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,179 miles

offside rear light lense damaged

rear registration plate damaged

nearside seat release arm missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres have mixed speed and load ratings

rear tyres have mixed speed ratings

Fail 19 Jan 2011 48,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres have mixed speed and load ratings

nearside seat release arm missing

offside rear light lense damaged

rear registration plate damaged

rear tyres have mixed speed ratings

front brake disc's heavily grooved

Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 36,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ONV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

HG56 ONV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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