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MJ06 HVW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,230 mi
Last recorded105,230 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 HVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 105,230 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 105,230 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 99,198 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 99,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 94,019 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 94,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,226 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 80,470 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,664 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 64,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,448 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,580 miles

engine covers & under body covers fitted

rear exhaust hangers rusted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 43,934 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 37,765 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,543 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,207 miles

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

centre Exhaust corroded

chips in screen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front Brake disc(s) worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,427 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,495 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 14,495 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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MJ06 HVW 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 73.9%.

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 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 MJ06 HVW, 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 MJ06 HVW registered?

MJ06 HVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2006.

Is MJ06 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ06 HVW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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