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WJ06 HFK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,783 mi
Last recorded106,783 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 HFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,783 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,346 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,723 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 102,723 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 98,244 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Slight Damage To Lens (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight Drag To Wheel/Brake

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,297 miles

Front Please Note Slight Travel On Brake Pedal

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,041 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,134 miles

Nearside indicator damaged but still showing correct light

Fail 15 Jun 2017 86,131 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front slight grab from wheel

Nearside indicator damaged but still showing correct light

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 81,186 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,624 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage found to n/s body sill

advise n/s wing mirror indicator light lense cracked...

Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,867 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage found to n/s body sill

advise n/s wing mirror indicator light lense cracked...

advise reverse light inop......

Pass 26 Oct 2013 51,514 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 51,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,117 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 42,117 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,415 miles

advise damage to n/s body sill........

advise n/s/f inner wheel arch trim missing......

advise reverse light inop............

advise traction control light on dash display.......

Fail 17 Oct 2011 34,415 miles

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

advise damage to n/s body sill........

advise n/s/f inner wheel arch trim missing......

advise reverse light inop............

advise traction control light on dash display.......

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,698 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,665 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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WJ06 HFK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WJ06 HFK, 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 WJ06 HFK registered?

WJ06 HFK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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