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CX56 PKU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,246 mi
Last recorded116,246 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 PKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 116,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 110,815 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 110,811 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears, inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 106,012 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 101,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 94,517 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,892 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,343 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 3 Sep 2018 82,506 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 82,502 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,672 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,572 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 65,333 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 65,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,855 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 31 Jan 2013 54,195 miles

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

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 54,195 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,475 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,642 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)

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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CX56 PKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX56 PKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX56 PKU registered?

CX56 PKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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