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ML06 HJZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,037 mi
Last recorded108,037 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 HJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 108,037 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wiper arm hinge loose

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Rear sill has visible repair

exhaust center sleeve corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,982 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 low and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust sleeve mid section heavily corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,663 miles

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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 100,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,770 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush's perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,736 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 22 Mar 2018 95,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,574 miles

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

Nearside Front power steering reservoir over filled

Fail 28 Mar 2017 92,574 miles

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

Nearside Front power steering reservoir over filled

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,039 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 84,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,965 miles

Both rear tyres badly split

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,302 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres splitting

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,929 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edge

nearside rack end has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 55,079 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ML06 HJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML06 HJZ, 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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ML06 HJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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