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HV56 KVY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,114 mi
Last recorded98,114 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 KVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,114 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 98,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 93,693 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 89,283 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 89,279 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,263 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,128 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,718 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,238 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres cracked and perishing

engine cover

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,093 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

all tyres getting low on tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,752 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,120 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,762 miles

Advise N/S wiper smeary

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,778 miles

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 6 Sep 2010 20,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,643 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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HV56 KVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HV56 KVY, 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 HV56 KVY registered?

HV56 KVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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