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HJ56 ZVH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,235 mi
Last recorded138,235 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 ZVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 138,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 128,149 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 128,149 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 119,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 118,962 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 109,435 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 109,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,431 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,091 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted

Offside Rear Tyre distorted

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 87,224 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted

Offside Rear Tyre distorted

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,710 miles

Engine obscured by trim cover and under tray

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,626 miles

Centre Exhaust mount peg/bracket deteriorating

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,306 miles

Centre exhaust mount pegs detached from the system

Engine management lamp on

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,795 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall becoming deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2012 42,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall becoming deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,065 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,434 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 ZVH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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