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YH56 HHJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,117 mi
Last recorded66,117 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 HHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 66,117 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 59,406 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 54,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 49,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 48,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 48,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 46,191 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 44,496 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 42,576 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 40,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2016 40,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 11 May 2015 38,789 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 38,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2014 36,612 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 35,288 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 35,288 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 25,654 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 25,654 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 20,458 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 20,458 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 16,857 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,857 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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YH56 HHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH56 HHJ, 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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YH56 HHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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