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CU56 KYE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,814 mi
Last recorded89,814 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 KYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 89,814 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 88,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cutting on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Parking brake levers not fully returning (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut mount bearing slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut mount bearing slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 83,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut mount bearing slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,302 miles

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

Offside OS handbrake low performance

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,461 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,854 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 76,854 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,588 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,865 miles

both nearside and offside front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both nearside and offside front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2014 74,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 71,375 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 71,375 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 57,842 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,689 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,617 miles

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

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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CU56 KYE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CU56 KYE, 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 CU56 KYE registered?

CU56 KYE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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