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CT55 MUB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,485 mi
Last recorded106,485 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 MUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 106,485 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section to cat clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working plus lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rear marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted in rear ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

drivers seat doesnt fold forward but passenger side working fine

exhaust corroded and bracket broken middle section

n/s sill damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 101,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,371 miles

centre exhaust corroded and catching centre munting

Fail 6 Oct 2017 95,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing arm broken off (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust corroded and catching centre munting

Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,378 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 87,368 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,165 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,125 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,110 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2014 66,103 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,466 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 56,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,646 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,460 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,728 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,854 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,023 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 25,023 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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CT55 MUB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CT55 MUB, 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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CT55 MUB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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