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SA06 HSK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,423 mi
Last recorded52,423 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 HSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 52,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 17 Dec 2024 50,931 miles

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

Front both n/s and o/s shock top mounts have slight play

Front suspension components corroded not weakened

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2023 49,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front shock mounts have play.

both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

rear exhaust box corroded.

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 13 Dec 2023 49,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front shock mounts have play.

both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

rear exhaust box corroded.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,509 miles

both front shock top mounts have play.

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 47,821 miles

both front shock top mounts have play.

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,999 miles

both front shock top mounts have play.

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 24 Dec 2019 46,163 miles

Both front top shock mounts have play

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2018 43,659 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight oil leak

slight play o/s/f top shock mount

Fail 3 Dec 2018 43,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight oil leak

slight play o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,300 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 40,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,801 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,118 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,452 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,019 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,536 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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SA06 HSK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA06 HSK, 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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SA06 HSK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2006.

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