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WD55 HBH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,539 mi
Last recorded177,539 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 HBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 177,539 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 177,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 170,974 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 170,940 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 161,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 155,026 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 155,026 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 149,273 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 145,830 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 145,830 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 142,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 137,686 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 130,980 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 125,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 117,321 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 107,627 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 107,627 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,407 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 65,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2009 26,690 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)

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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WD55 HBH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WD55 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 WD55 HBH registered?

WD55 HBH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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