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CU56 WVE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,369 mi
Last recorded111,369 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 WVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,369 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 111,369 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 106,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 95,876 miles

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

Nearside 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,100 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,069 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 93,069 miles

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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,696 miles

handbrake lever tight

Fail 22 Oct 2018 89,696 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever tight

Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,878 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,479 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 77,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,878 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,473 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 64,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,801 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 42,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 42,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 33,342 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Dec 2010 27,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,742 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 21,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WVE, 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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CU56 WVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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