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HN06 EJA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,085 mi
Last recorded115,085 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 EJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 115,085 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 114,968 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 114,968 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,823 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 114,823 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 96,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 96,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,638 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2021 88,638 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,257 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,065 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2019 78,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2018 75,123 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 75,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 67,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside lower sill panel damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,542 miles

both front brake discs rusty and lipped

covers fitted to vehicle

front inner brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear brake discs lipped

rear inner brake pads getting low

slight damage to n/s/r inner wheel rim

slight dampness around power steering reservoir area

small stone chip in centre screen area

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,348 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wipers split on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2015 61,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wipers split on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,035 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 28 Apr 2014 57,031 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,514 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,922 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2012 44,922 miles

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

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHING

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,639 miles

O/S/R BRAKE LEVER STARTING TO SEIZE SLIGHTLY

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,056 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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HN06 EJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN06 EJA, 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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HN06 EJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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