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CE56 ODY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,197 mi
Last recorded130,197 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ODY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,197 miles

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 31 Oct 2019 128,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 31 Oct 2019 128,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,828 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion on rear axle

Pass 13 Oct 2017 116,042 miles

Central exhaust mount deteriorating

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 14 Oct 2016 108,605 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2016 108,598 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,210 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 90,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,523 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 74,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,888 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake disks worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,097 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,172 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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CE56 ODY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CE56 ODY, 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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CE56 ODY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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