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CA06 CTK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,090 mi
Last recorded138,090 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 CTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 138,090 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills corroded, DO NOT IGNORE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount/bush has a play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread close to legal limit worn uneven on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2026 138,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills corroded, DO NOT IGNORE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount/bush has a play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread close to legal limit worn uneven on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 131,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 131,921 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 125,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,513 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 106,392 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 100,049 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,183 miles

General underside corrosion to suspension and hub components.

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,154 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,784 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,163 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 80,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,400 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 65,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mtg snapped off but still fully supports system

Pass 26 May 2012 54,895 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 May 2012 54,895 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2011 41,208 miles

o/s front brake disc condition poor

Pass 17 May 2010 28,754 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 20,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 20,268 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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CA06 CTK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc 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 CA06 CTK, 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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CA06 CTK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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