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WG06 HCA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,761 mi
Last recorded54,761 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 HCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 54,761 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 47,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 42,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner surfaces especially (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear to be starting to get low, especially inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Fail 13 Sep 2023 42,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner surfaces especially (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear to be starting to get low, especially inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2022 36,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2021 29,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 26,156 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 20,536 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 20,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 17,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 11,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 7,190 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 7,186 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 7,186 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 7,181 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 6,760 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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WG06 HCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WG06 HCA, 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 WG06 HCA registered?

WG06 HCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is WG06 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG06 HCA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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