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HN56 TWX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,932 mi
Last recorded111,932 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 TWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 111,932 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 111,932 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 105,398 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 105,396 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 100,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,006 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 93,005 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside 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 Front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,949 miles

centre exhaust bracket detached not insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2018 84,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

centre exhaust bracket detached not insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on edges 205/55/16

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

traction light on dash

Pass 11 Jun 2016 73,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2016 73,756 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,944 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,791 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,347 miles

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge 205/55/16

Object hanging from interior mirror

Fail 18 Oct 2010 28,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge 205/55/16

Object hanging from interior mirror

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TWX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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