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MV56 HBP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,489 mi
Last recorded188,489 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 HBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 188,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wiper pivots worn

o/s front outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 188,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wiper pivots worn

o/s front outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 182,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 182,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 179,934 miles

O/S Front outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Wiper arms - Pivots worn

Fail 18 Jan 2022 179,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 177,464 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 177,464 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 173,684 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 173,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 165,193 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED BUT NOT SHOWING CORD

ENGINE OIL LEAK PRESANT

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 7 Jan 2019 165,193 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED BUT NOT SHOWING CORD

ENGINE OIL LEAK PRESANT

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Jan 2018 153,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 142,520 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 142,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,521 miles

Advise exhaust back box casing showing signs of corrosion

Advise oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin in comparison to n/s outer pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 121,463 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 121,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 24 Jan 2014 109,317 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

near side front screen washer has a reduced output

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 72,622 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,694 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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MV56 HBP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MV56 HBP, 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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MV56 HBP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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