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CE56 RKK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,921 mi
Last recorded54,921 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 RKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,130 miles

Nearside rear brake pads on minimum legal thickness (1.5mm)

Nearside wiper blade split on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,130 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake pads on minimum legal thickness (1.5mm)

Nearside wiper blade split on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 44,774 miles

Damage to near side outer sill

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 44,774 miles

Damage to near side outer sill

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,493 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 RKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CE56 RKK, 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 CE56 RKK registered?

CE56 RKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CE56 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 RKK shows 6 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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