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MT06 DHY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,921 mi
Last recorded129,921 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 DHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 129,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 119,539 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 119,387 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,443 miles

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

Offside sill cracked damaged

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 115,442 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside sill cracked damaged

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 111,640 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve deteriorated.

Service brake pedal has slight travel.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,296 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter. Paintwork slightly hazy. Sill slight damage.

Offside Rear Fog lamp came on when tapped.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area, sill has slight crack.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,395 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,279 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,596 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,566 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 45,533 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs are discoloured

off side front slight brake binding

rear both tyres and off side front perished

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,937 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box is very rusty but no leaks

small chip in wind screen but smaler then 10mm in zone (A)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,920 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf tyre outer wall slightly cracking

osr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,831 miles

Both Outer Sills heavily dented

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Passenger side wiper blade smears slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2009 32,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both Outer Sills heavily dented

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Passenger side wiper blade smears slightly

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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MT06 DHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT06 DHY, 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 MT06 DHY registered?

MT06 DHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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