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HV55 UXN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,640 mi
Last recorded119,640 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2023 119,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 108,081 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

high level brakelight inop and lens cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2019 104,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,566 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,947 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

engine management lamp on

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracked/perished but no cords showing at the time of test

both front wiper blades slightly worn

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S front tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

N/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

O/S front tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S front tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

N/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S front tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,747 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,032 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,262 miles

both osf and nsf brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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HV55 UXN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV55 UXN, 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 HV55 UXN registered?

HV55 UXN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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