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MA56 HBZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,058 mi
Last recorded120,058 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 HBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,058 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 120,029 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 110,253 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,699 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 102,699 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 95,080 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2019 95,079 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2018 86,722 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 86,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,411 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Fail 20 Dec 2016 77,411 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,681 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,039 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 66,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,217 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,030 miles

Airbag warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear number plate cracked

Slight play in o/side front lower ball joint

Fail 28 Dec 2012 50,030 miles

Airbag warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate cracked

Slight play in o/side front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,659 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 25,526 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 42,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 27,955 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,955 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,440 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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MA56 HBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HBZ, 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 MA56 HBZ registered?

MA56 HBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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