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CV06 HAU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,881 mi
Last recorded112,881 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 HAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2024 112,881 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near the rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,645 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,322 miles

Centre Exhaust Clamp Slightly Corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,552 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 96,552 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 86,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 78,151 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 62,403 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,506 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 46,242 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 42,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

noise from offside door check strap

Fail 14 May 2012 39,311 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

noise from offside door check strap

Pass 14 May 2011 36,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 26,720 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 26,705 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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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CV06 HAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV06 HAU, 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 CV06 HAU registered?

CV06 HAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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