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SM06 HBH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,779 mi
Last recorded110,779 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 HBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 110,779 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 108,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 108,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,632 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2020 105,629 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2019 103,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,955 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 93,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 86,258 miles

rear tyres slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 86,258 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,901 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 83,901 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust sleeve (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 77,126 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 66,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 38,210 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,203 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 45,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,882 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perished and splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,219 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,383 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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SM06 HBH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM06 HBH, 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 SM06 HBH registered?

SM06 HBH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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