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CF06 HCG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,076 mi
Last recorded145,076 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 HCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 145,076 miles

Rear Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 1 Feb 2022 141,527 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 139,519 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 139,515 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 131,689 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded at upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak top area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rearward bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/exhaust mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring corroded at lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 125,727 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 125,727 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,022 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 117,022 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,953 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 96,953 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,445 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,452 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,452 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,446 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,269 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

service light on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

boot to full unable to fully inspect

coolant level light on dash

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,217 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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CF06 HCG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF06 HCG, 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 CF06 HCG registered?

CF06 HCG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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