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CU06 OKP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,570 mi
Last recorded123,570 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 OKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 123,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 115,805 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamps broken

os and ns inner sills holed

Fail 15 Apr 2024 115,801 miles

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

Exhaust centre sleeve clamps broken

os and ns inner sills holed

Pass 25 Apr 2023 107,815 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack and chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 107,521 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface broken (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded/burnt/very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bind felt at both wheels

Pass 28 Apr 2022 100,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 91,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,474 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 81,866 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 78,599 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,429 miles

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

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

exhaust second skin coroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,757 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,377 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,325 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,778 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 26,778 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,782 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 OKP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OKP, 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 OKP registered?

CU06 OKP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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