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CF55 YKS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,226 mi
Last recorded99,226 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 YKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 99,226 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2020 99,226 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 95,466 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust back-box starting to deteriorate

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Subframe slightly corroded

Front Suspension components slightly corroded

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Internal rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Service light illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2018 90,184 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 90,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 83,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

glow plug flashing in dash

Fail 16 May 2017 83,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light staying on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

glow plug flashing in dash

unable to check inside of boot area has its full of belongings

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 76,965 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,800 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,786 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,003 miles

1 both front tyres wearing on inner edge 2 osr tyre 2mm

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,800 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 55,730 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

1 oil leak on o/s of engine belly pan covered in oil

1 unable to check rear wheel bearings bind to tight

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,961 miles

1 osr brake slight bind

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,763 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 42,743 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,425 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,545 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)

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 YKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CF55 YKS, 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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CF55 YKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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