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TX03 HAY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,036 mi
Last recorded78,036 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTX03 HAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 78,036 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,547 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 70,600 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,504 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2021 66,504 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,028 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 62,159 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,499 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 59,499 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,087 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres slight wear on edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 52,463 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,460 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,057 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn low on both inside and outer edges.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,393 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 34,393 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 26,744 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,744 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,087 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 20,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,998 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,477 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,331 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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TX03 HAY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TX03 HAY, 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 TX03 HAY registered?

TX03 HAY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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