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SA06 HSL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,437 mi
Last recorded107,437 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 107,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 106,246 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 106,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,007 miles

Advise undertray is broken and insecure

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 105,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade Split ( curved blade Fitted UPSIDEDOWN ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Curved Blade Fitted UPSIDEDOWN (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 103,002 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside through outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside through tread & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 102,975 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside through outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside through tread & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,851 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2022 100,851 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,765 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 98,675 miles

Nearside 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))

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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,517 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,133 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked/perished

Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,682 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 92,641 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,160 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 86,708 miles

Front tyres low

Slight play in both front top mounts

Undertray loose

Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 14 Feb 2015 80,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,565 miles

nearside front wiper split but clears screen ok at time of test.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,938 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,243 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 38,838 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,416 miles

front brake discs lightly pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,829 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 HSL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HSL, 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 HSL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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