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HJ56 PZK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,890 mi
Last recorded88,890 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 PZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 88,890 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 86,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 85,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust is corroded but not excessive

Fail 19 Mar 2024 85,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust is corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,130 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & running low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2022 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

back box deteriorated exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2021 81,046 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Mar 2021 81,046 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,616 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,855 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracked but not showing any cords

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,774 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated and developing cracks

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,774 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres deteriorated and developing cracks

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,835 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded and seperated but still secure.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 71,835 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre exhaust bracket corroded and seperated but still secure.

Front slightly smearing but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,069 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,590 miles

centre stop light in-op benifit given

Fail 30 Aug 2013 59,590 miles

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

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

Engine warning light on

centre stop light in-op benifit given

Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,849 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,595 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,094 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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HJ56 PZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PZK, 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 PZK registered?

HJ56 PZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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