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CA06 MGX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,576 mi
Last recorded93,576 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 MGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 93,576 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,349 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2024 68,952 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 68,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,081 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,677 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 63,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,173 miles

Nearside Door Mirror Damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,388 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 60,388 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 58,512 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to misshape

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 8 Jun 2016 55,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to misshape

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

center exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

center exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,175 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 48,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,510 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,510 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 40,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 36,636 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,528 miles

front pad close to wear sensor

rear exhaust box starting to rust

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 MGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CA06 MGX, 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 CA06 MGX registered?

CA06 MGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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