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HN56 AVV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,783 mi
Last recorded109,783 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 AVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 109,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges

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

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 7 Nov 2025 109,781 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,812 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 102,806 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to failure limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 9 Nov 2023 94,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to failure limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

check wheel alignment?

strong advise nearside and offside front tyres no tread inner edges, almost worn through

Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,956 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 20 Sep 2022 83,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,348 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,302 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 65,273 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,476 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 57,476 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 48,337 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 48,248 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,115 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 35,115 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 27 Sep 2013 29,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,497 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,361 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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HN56 AVV 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 HN56 AVV, 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 HN56 AVV registered?

HN56 AVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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