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SL06 HKN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,129 mi
Last recorded104,129 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 HKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 104,129 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 83,858 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,078 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 81,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 69,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,413 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,023 miles

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 27 Oct 2017 46,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 39,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 34,361 miles

Centre brake light inop

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o\s\r caliper handbrake mechanisum sticking forward

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,361 miles

Centre brake light inop

o\s\r caliper handbrake mechanisum sticking forward

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,249 miles

front brake disks worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,930 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,551 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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SL06 HKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL06 HKN, 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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SL06 HKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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