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MA56 HBH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,592 mi
Last recorded72,592 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 HBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 72,592 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 72,592 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,720 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 66,720 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,273 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,676 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 53,676 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,416 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 53,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,334 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 35,334 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Plastic engine covers present at time of test

Pass 28 Dec 2016 33,868 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust.

Pass 31 Dec 2015 31,825 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still supported)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 31,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still supported)

Offside Front tyre badly cracked/perished (recommend replacement)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 29,543 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracking slightly on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Dec 2013 27,088 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 24,292 miles

all tyres perished and starting to split

Pass 23 Dec 2011 21,257 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,441 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,037 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,642 miles

wiper rubbers splitting

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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MA56 HBH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA56 HBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA56 HBH?

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What year was MA56 HBH registered?

MA56 HBH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is MA56 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA56 HBH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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