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CU06 NMV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,874 mi
Last recorded80,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 NMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 76,296 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 76,296 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 72,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,874 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 66,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inside, perished and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inside, perished and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,373 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner treads and worn unevenly/fathered on inner treads (205/55r16)

slight oil leak around gearbox

Fail 5 Jul 2021 66,373 miles

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

both front tyres worn low close to wear indicators

both rear tyres worn low on inner treads and worn unevenly/fathered on inner treads (205/55r16)

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,015 miles

Both rear tyres badly feathered and worn out on inside

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

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

Nearside front wheel damaged on inside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged nearside

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,413 miles

Both rear tyre treads feathered on inside, slightly perished and worn low on inside

Pass 7 Jul 2018 54,357 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,087 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,272 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,864 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 32,864 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,266 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,930 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,806 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 16,031 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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CU06 NMV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 CU06 NMV, 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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What year was CU06 NMV registered?

CU06 NMV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is CU06 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU06 NMV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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