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CU56 LFA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,543 mi
Last recorded145,543 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 145,543 miles

eye leval stop light inop

Fail 12 Jan 2023 145,456 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

eye leval stop light inop

Pass 5 Nov 2021 138,175 miles

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

fog light switch intermitant fog

slight travel in foot brake

Pass 8 Dec 2020 131,519 miles

center stop light inop

slight travel in foot brake

Fail 4 Dec 2020 131,519 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

center stop light inop

slight travel in foot brake

Fail 19 Oct 2020 131,073 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills damaged slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box badly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,471 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 126,465 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,441 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ,inner bush becoming unbonded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads becoming low

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 121,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ,inner bush becoming unbonded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads becoming low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 115,103 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,790 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,431 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,462 miles

nearside front seat belt catch plastic housing missing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,270 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 88,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,764 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,805 miles

nsr tyre been run flat and sidewall weakened

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 LFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU56 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

CU56 LFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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