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HV56 NTY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,852 mi
Last recorded151,852 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 NTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 151,852 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 143,316 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 132,620 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 132,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split & leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 123,591 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 123,585 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 116,554 miles

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

filler flap not opening from switch

Fail 6 Apr 2021 116,553 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

filler flap not opening from switch

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 109,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,216 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 97,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,225 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,240 miles

exhaust flexi has some corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,036 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,748 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,560 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,441 miles

exhaust heat shield attatchment corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover deteriorated/out of shape

o/s/f outer cv gaitor damp with grease

Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust heat shield attatchment corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover deteriorated/out of shape

o/s/f outer cv gaitor damp with grease

Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,163 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,828 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,424 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 NTY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV56 NTY, 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 NTY registered?

HV56 NTY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is HV56 NTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 NTY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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