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CN06 UEP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,348 mi
Last recorded111,348 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 UEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 111,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 109,878 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 109,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Both (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 109,792 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 109,647 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Fail 8 Sep 2017 109,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2016 109,412 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 109,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 4 Aug 2015 94,997 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED , REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW .

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT , CENTRE EXHAUST MTG CORRODED .

Fail 4 Aug 2015 94,997 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON .

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED , REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW .

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,037 miles

SMALL SPLIT IN O/S WIPER BLADE

Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,006 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SMALL SPLIT IN O/S WIPER BLADE

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,156 miles

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 69,156 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,608 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 45,876 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 45,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,661 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,539 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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CN06 UEP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CN06 UEP, 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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CN06 UEP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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