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CP56 BNJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,157 mi
Last recorded70,157 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 BNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 70,157 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 70,157 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 69,686 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,580 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,954 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,038 miles

brakes-test just met

Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,849 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 66,849 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,166 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 65,166 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,941 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,911 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,141 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 29,141 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 19,151 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,919 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 11,907 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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CP56 BNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP56 BNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP56 BNJ registered?

CP56 BNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is CP56 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP56 BNJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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