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SO06 HJG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,082 mi
Last recorded65,082 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 HJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,082 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 65,082 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

centre stop lamp inop/insecure

exhaust corroded

o/s rear calliper/cable seized

Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,025 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,971 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Middle exhaust section clamp corroded to excess

Middle section exhaust mount broken away

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,826 miles

advise(both front & n,s,r tyres sidewalls badly perished & deteriorated)

advise(front arb collers split)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 43,826 miles

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

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

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

advise(both front & n,s,r tyres sidewalls badly perished & deteriorated)

advise(front arb collers split)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,983 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,636 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,601 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 24,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,459 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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SO06 HJG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO06 HJG, 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 SO06 HJG registered?

SO06 HJG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2006.

Is SO06 HJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO06 HJG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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