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C101 EHY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,946 mi
Last recorded70,946 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC101 EHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,946 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 70,946 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,877 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 67,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N,S,R HUB OIL SILL LEAKING

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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C101 EHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C101 EHY, 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 C101 EHY registered?

C101 EHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is C101 EHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C101 EHY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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