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CE56 XVH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,830 mi
Last recorded92,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 92,830 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

high level stop lamp not working/connected

some corrosion to suspension/brake components

Pass 30 Jul 2025 90,758 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills at rear

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

high level stop lamp not working/connected

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin and perishing

slight deterioration to headlamp lenses

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some wear and perishing to front nearside and offside tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2024 88,414 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

some wear to front and rear tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2023 84,962 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,932 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear to rear tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,281 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,007 miles

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front track rod end rubber boot has slight deterioration

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,563 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,559 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin and deterioration with cracks to offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2017 61,559 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear tyres wearing thin and deterioration with cracks to offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,104 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working/connected

wear and deterioration to offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2016 57,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop lamp not working/connected

wear and deterioration to offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,844 miles

high level stop lamp not working/connected

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

deterioration to exhaust system

wear and deterioration to nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,861 miles

high level stop light not working/connected

some wear and deteration to rear tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,197 miles

deteration to exhaust centre support

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,425 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 XVH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc 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 CE56 XVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE56 XVH registered?

CE56 XVH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is CE56 XVH safe to buy?

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