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HV56 XFA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,996 mi
Last recorded103,996 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 XFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 103,996 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 101,683 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres,both on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 101,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic cover (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic cover (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres,both on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 98,747 miles

engine cover

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,681 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 98,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,425 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 97,930 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,773 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,990 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 90,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,844 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,740 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to deteriate

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,025 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

screen chipped bottom zone A

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,476 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,478 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 46,478 miles

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

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

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 XFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

HV56 XFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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