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CU06 XKB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,294 mi
Last recorded99,294 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 XKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 99,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 92,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2020 84,912 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 84,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 70,996 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 70,996 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BRAKE ON (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 64,939 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,478 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,286 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,942 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,364 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,461 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 28,461 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 22,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,035 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 XKB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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