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MH06 VNE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,565 mi
Last recorded122,565 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 VNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 122,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 122,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 109,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured headlight connection (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 109,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured headlight connection (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,099 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 84,635 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

various ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,368 miles

nsf lower arm rubber dust cover deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2018 69,075 miles

slight play nsf lower suspension ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 65,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,720 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 51,590 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,378 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,765 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,705 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 20,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,539 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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MH06 VNE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MH06 VNE, 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 MH06 VNE registered?

MH06 VNE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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