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HJ56 VVM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,426 mi
Last recorded82,426 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 VVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 82,426 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,322 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 80,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 79,062 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre brake light inoperative

Fail 24 Nov 2023 79,062 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated. ( brake pad wear sensor wire damaged on n/s/f caliper) (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust mount has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 77,569 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Strut top mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material paint bubbling with rust underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,034 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but system still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Center exhaust sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Handbrake lever pulled on slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 66,034 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but system still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Center exhaust sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Handbrake lever pulled on slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 61,256 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 61,256 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,130 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 56,129 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement lever for handbrake. (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,368 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 51,368 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement no movement on handbrake lever when operated. (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,750 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,248 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,024 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 VVM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 VVM, 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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HJ56 VVM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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