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CU56 TPF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,643 mi
Last recorded50,643 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 TPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 50,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 46,244 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 41,691 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 39,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 39,329 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 5 Jul 2021 38,927 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,526 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 29 May 2019 37,698 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,276 miles

chip in zone B of the windscreen

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,916 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 31,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and close to warning bars (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 28,174 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,346 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,627 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 24,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 23,478 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 19,257 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,257 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 18,019 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,019 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 14,878 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,878 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 TPF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TPF, 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 TPF registered?

CU56 TPF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 December 2006.

Is CU56 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 TPF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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