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HJ56 VVC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,845 miles

Passenger outer door handle damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2017 84,845 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Engine management lamp on

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,966 miles

damage to front number plate

Fail 18 Jan 2016 77,966 miles

damage to front number plate

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing close to wear markers

Fail 12 Jan 2015 70,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing close to wear markers

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service light on

Slight damage to front number plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

service light on

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,584 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s front tyre inner sidewall perishing

service light on

slight damage to front number plate

suspect rear brake pads worn very low, not clearly visible

wear/play in both front lower swivels, replace ASAP

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,299 miles

ESP warning light on

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

NOTE service light on

both front tyres perishing

engine breather hose broken

rear brake pads wearing low

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,295 miles

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

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

ESP warning light on

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

NOTE service light on

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear tyres worn very low, replace A.S.A.P.

both front tyres perishing

brake pad warning light on

engine breather hose broken

front and rear brake pads worn low

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,344 miles

NOTE coolant level topped up

NOTE engine breather hose split

NOTE engine oil level topped up 1.0litre 5w/30

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE service light on

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 15 Sep 2010 42,344 miles

NOTE coolant level topped up

NOTE engine breather hose split

NOTE engine oil level topped up 1.0litre 5w/30

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE service light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,596 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 VVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

HJ56 VVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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