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CU06 JVM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,912 mi
Last recorded86,912 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 JVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 86,912 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 86,912 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 83,063 miles

rear suspension components corroded and deteriated

Fail 21 Jan 2020 83,061 miles

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND DETERIATED

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,251 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Jan 2019 77,251 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Jan 2018 72,052 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 72,502 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,713 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 66,713 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,059 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 55,027 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 49,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,802 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,317 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 42,317 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,419 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,929 miles

n/s/r tyre shows cracking @ outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,802 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 21,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CU06 JVM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU06 JVM, 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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CU06 JVM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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