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S1 XHH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,433 mi
Last recorded60,433 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 XHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 60,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 58,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 54,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 50,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 50,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,101 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,766 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 44,668 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 44,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,513 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,341 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 30,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 26,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Dec 2009 18,379 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S1 XHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S1 XHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S1 XHH registered?

S1 XHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is S1 XHH safe to buy?

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