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HJ06 ZYZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,759 mi
Last recorded127,759 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 ZYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 127,759 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 118,501 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 105,799 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 105,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,923 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 102,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 102,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,180 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,719 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,304 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,247 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,875 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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HJ06 ZYZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ06 ZYZ, 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 HJ06 ZYZ registered?

HJ06 ZYZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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The MOT history for HJ06 ZYZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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