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HK55 NZA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,687 mi
Last recorded130,687 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 NZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,687 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 130,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 126,404 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 126,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 116,262 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 116,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 102,450 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 102,432 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 95,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 95,726 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 89,041 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play n/s steering/rack end

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,967 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,865 miles

EML illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 May 2014 62,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 60,161 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,161 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2012 57,471 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 56,292 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 31 Dec 2010 50,341 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 14 Jan 2010 43,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condensation in o/s/f indicator lens

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2008 32,262 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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HK55 NZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK55 NZA, 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 HK55 NZA registered?

HK55 NZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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