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CX56 XMU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,034 mi
Last recorded109,034 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 XMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 109,034 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 109,032 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARK BRAKE (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working led unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement CALIPER (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SHOE SIGNS OF BEING OVERHEATED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,091 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front rear section of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine fault light on

park brake effort only just met

Fail 22 Jan 2019 101,090 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine fault light on

park brake effort only just met

Pass 11 Jan 2018 91,442 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 91,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,920 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 82,920 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,962 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 71,962 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,016 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 62,016 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 53,250 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,250 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,925 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 43,925 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,389 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 41,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 37,308 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,064 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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CX56 XMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CX56 XMU, 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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CX56 XMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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