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ML06 HKB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,879 mi
Last recorded108,879 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 HKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,879 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 108,242 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect poor condition (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

play both front strut tops

rear handbrake poor effort

various components corroded.exhaust corroded.fuel tank straps corroded.engine undertray poorly fitted

windscreen broken n/s lower

Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,683 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 96,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,198 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,701 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 77,225 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 19 Jan 2021 69,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,828 miles

Central exhaust mount weld broken, rattling but system supported

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front rattle from captive bolt on under tray/brace

oil on gear box

squeal from o/s/f brake on roller brake test

Fail 7 Jan 2020 63,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust mount weld broken, rattling but system supported

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front rattle from captive bolt on under tray/brace

oil on gear box

squeal from o/s/f brake on roller brake test

Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,706 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 60,705 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Auxiliary belt cracked/perishing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,276 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 57,275 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,125 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,634 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,650 miles

nsr tyre sidewall heavily perished and breaking up

osr tyre sidewall heavily perished and breaking up

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,296 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,250 miles

front tyres signs of wear 205 55 16

Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,265 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,221 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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ML06 HKB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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