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CV56 NTN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,875 mi
Last recorded63,875 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 NTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 63,875 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2025 59,432 miles

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2024 53,188 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlamps deteriorated

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,558 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side walls split ? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 49,558 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side walls split ? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 46,320 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 44,680 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls - Inner

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 39,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,066 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,429 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,179 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,551 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer band...

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner band...

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,599 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,399 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,846 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,016 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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CV56 NTN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CV56 NTN, 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 NTN registered?

CV56 NTN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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