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CY06 MKX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,620 mi
Last recorded128,620 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 MKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 128,620 miles

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

Nearside 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 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))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 122,410 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 120,024 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 110,714 miles

Front both wiper blades splitting

slight play at n/s front suspect steering rack joint

Pass 13 Aug 2015 101,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low inner edge

centre stop light not working

Fail 13 Aug 2015 101,110 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres getting low inner edge

centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,378 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2013 82,029 miles

o/s/f door mirror wobbles

Pass 18 Aug 2012 70,598 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 70,598 miles

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

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

both front wheels hard to rotate and binding slightly.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,924 miles

o/s wiper starting to split on ends

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,972 miles

both rear tyres worn close to makers limits

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,790 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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CY06 MKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CY06 MKX, 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 CY06 MKX registered?

CY06 MKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is CY06 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY06 MKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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