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CP06 PNK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,333 mi
Last recorded127,333 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 PNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 127,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, very (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside mirror cover taped

exhaust is rusty

outer sills corroded, both

Fail 1 Jun 2023 127,333 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, very (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside mirror cover taped

exhaust is rusty

outer sills corroded, both

Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,059 miles

Offside mirror cover is broken

Rear exhaust is broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 122,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror cover is broken

Rear exhaust is broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 116,081 miles

exhaust is rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2021 116,081 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust is rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2020 111,054 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 107,514 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear corrosion + repair

Offside Rear Corrosion + repair

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Jun 2018 100,496 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Corrosion + repair

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 17 May 2018 100,085 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied +gaitor damaged (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Sill corrosion

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,837 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 95,832 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,364 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,090 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 79,088 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,350 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 69,350 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,212 miles

surface rust on all four brake discs

Fail 11 Jul 2012 53,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

surface rust on all four brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,339 miles

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)

slight judder with both front wipers

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 48,451 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 48,451 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009

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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CP06 PNK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CP06 PNK, 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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CP06 PNK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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