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HS06 LAE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,670 mi
Last recorded111,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS06 LAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 111,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 111,664 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 109,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 105,877 miles

exhaust leak centre join .......

Pass 29 Jul 2021 102,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,985 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s. (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,264 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 97,264 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,972 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 76,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,660 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,473 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket cracked but secure

Fail 10 Jul 2013 51,473 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust bracket cracked but secure

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,324 miles

both sides front disc's slightly lipped

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,946 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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HS06 LAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HS06 LAE, 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 HS06 LAE registered?

HS06 LAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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