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CF55 WFJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,268 mi
Last recorded98,268 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 WFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost chords (5.2.3 (e))

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

crack line in windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2019 90,401 miles

brake pipes corroding

front suspension arm bushes splitting

minor oil leak

sills slight corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2019 90,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

brake pipes corroding

front suspension arm bushes splitting

minor oil leak

sills slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

two front top strut mounts have slight lift

Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,030 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded and shocks both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 79,011 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp severely corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded and shocks both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,543 miles

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 2 Nov 2015 69,357 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 62,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,942 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,654 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface cracks in rear tyres

Pass 13 May 2010 26,512 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 4 May 2010 26,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,803 miles

o/s front washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 31 Jan 2009 19,758 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 19,758 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CF55 WFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CF55 WFJ, 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 CF55 WFJ registered?

CF55 WFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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