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HJ56 PYT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,165 mi
Last recorded82,165 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 PYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 82,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 78,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 78,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,527 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 74,521 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 70,201 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 70,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 66,450 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 66,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,575 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 62,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,275 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 49,316 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,627 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 46,150 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 46,149 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,420 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 32,910 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,910 miles

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

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

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 PYT 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 63.2%.

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 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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

HJ56 PYT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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The MOT history for HJ56 PYT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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