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MH55 DUB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,764 mi
Last recorded142,764 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 142,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 128,279 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 125,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn badly on inside edges close to cords

Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,696 miles

Nearside Front headlamp loose

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 115,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front headlamp loose

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine mangement light on

engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 102,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 88,342 miles

signs of nearside front tyre having been touching inner wing when on left hand lock

slight play in offside offside of steering rack

Pass 13 May 2013 79,346 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2012 66,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 66,074 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,058 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 60,203 miles

advice covers fitted over outer cills

advice front discs slight wear

Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,496 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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MH55 DUB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MH55 DUB, 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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MH55 DUB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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