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CV06 VHU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,123 mi
Last recorded62,123 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 VHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 62,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded in various areas

Fail 17 Sep 2024 62,116 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded in various areas

Pass 27 Sep 2023 59,926 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,190 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front Head Lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,947 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 58,946 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,120 miles

Rear fog lamp lense cracked does not emit white light

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,682 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,164 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 45,094 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,358 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2011 36,583 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perished on outer walls

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken. System support OK

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,583 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perished on outer walls

Centre exhaust bracket broken. System support OK

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,879 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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CV06 VHU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

CV06 VHU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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