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HJ56 HHX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,672 mi
Last recorded87,672 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 87,672 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 87,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 82,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 76,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 70,227 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

high level stoplight not working

Fail 10 Mar 2023 70,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

high level stoplight not working

Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking/perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

high level stoplight not working

Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,507 miles

both front tyres showing early signs of wear on inner edges

high level stop light not working

Fail 12 Mar 2020 53,507 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres showing early signs of wear on inner edges

high level stop light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,089 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 43,089 miles

Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened Both Inside (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,102 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 39,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,535 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,265 miles

Rear Tyres Cracking

Slight Damage to OSF & Engine Undertray Not Fully Secured

Fail 23 Feb 2013 32,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyres Cracking

Slight Damage to OSF & Engine Undertray Not Fully Secured

NSF Tyre Cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,590 miles

N/S sill damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2012 29,590 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,801 miles

heavy n/s body damage but no sharp edges

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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HJ56 HHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HJ56 HHX, 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 HJ56 HHX registered?

HJ56 HHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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The MOT history for HJ56 HHX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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