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CU56 TCJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,226 mi
Last recorded87,226 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 TCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 87,226 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 87,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 68,963 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 68,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 66,037 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 64,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 62,510 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 58,750 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 44,510 miles

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

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

upper stop light not working

Pass 12 May 2014 44,510 miles

upper stop light not working

Pass 13 May 2013 36,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,561 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,829 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 28,829 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 23,306 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,306 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,698 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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CU56 TCJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU56 TCJ registered?

CU56 TCJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CU56 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 TCJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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