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CV56 HWP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,673 mi
Last recorded88,673 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 HWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,673 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2023 75,744 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 75,742 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,460 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 70,458 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,114 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 65,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,367 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,858 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 52,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,286 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split but not excessive both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 47,286 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split but not excessive both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 43,767 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 43,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,750 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,160 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,531 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,826 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,418 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 20,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,643 miles

Hi-viz stop light inop

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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CV56 HWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CV56 HWP, 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 CV56 HWP registered?

CV56 HWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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