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M15 HSJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,735 mi
Last recorded86,735 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 HSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,735 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all , front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sills and rear suspension undersealed

Fail 15 Apr 2026 86,735 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all , front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sills and rear suspension undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2025 86,020 miles

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

sills and rear suspension components undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2025 86,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

sills and rear suspension components undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,912 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 83,935 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 83,038 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 81,943 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cat heatshield fixings corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 81,943 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cat heatshield fixings corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 80,884 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 80,875 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 79,388 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 79,388 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,767 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,199 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,222 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 44,589 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 34,185 miles

engine manigement light on

spare wheel fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,000 miles

1.plastic trim covering inner arches,unable to fully check inner arches.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 26,000 miles

1.plastic trim covering inner arches,unable to fully check inner arches.

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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M15 HSJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M15 HSJ, 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 M15 HSJ registered?

M15 HSJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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