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HV06 RZG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,622 mi
Last recorded100,622 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 RZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 100,622 miles

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

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

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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,387 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 90,468 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 90,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,843 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,474 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 88,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 87,465 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 87,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 83,518 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 79,139 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 74,724 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 74,724 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 68,970 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,946 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,081 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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HV06 RZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HV06 RZG, 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 HV06 RZG registered?

HV06 RZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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