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PF06 HTN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,971 mi
Last recorded97,971 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 97,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 96,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,970 miles

Nearside Front screen cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,610 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 73,893 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 68,697 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 60,433 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle side sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,860 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2015 52,825 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend further inspection (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front plastic bag wedged on pad carrier

Offside Rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 37,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 37,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 29,689 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 29,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 May 2009 24,303 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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PF06 HTN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 PF06 HTN, 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 PF06 HTN registered?

PF06 HTN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 2006.

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