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CB56 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,367 mi
Last recorded68,367 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB56 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 68,367 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 64,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 64,160 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers seat belt outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 58,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 54,611 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,530 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,994 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,026 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 43,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 35,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 33,850 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 29,967 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 27,433 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 25,628 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 22,979 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,060 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 18,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 12,982 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 6,704 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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CB56 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CB56 BUG, 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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CB56 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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