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CV56 WJA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,178 mi
Last recorded120,178 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 WJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 120,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 114,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 110,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

Offside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

Fail 5 Aug 2023 110,914 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 108,796 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 108,796 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,465 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 104,464 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 99,488 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 23 Aug 2019 94,340 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 94,338 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,827 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 80,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,765 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 69,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear caliper lever not returning fully

Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,338 miles

advise light corrosion at nearside inner sill rear

advise wear at front nearside and offside tyre edges

Fail 28 Jul 2016 69,338 miles

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

advise light corrosion at nearside inner sill rear

advise wear at front nearside and offside tyre edges

Fail 9 Jul 2015 67,269 miles

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

advise wear at front offside and nearside tyre edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,269 miles

advise wear at front offside and nearside tyre edges

Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,396 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,792 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,694 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,142 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 27,142 miles

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 WJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

CV56 WJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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