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EK56 CYU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,724 mi
Last recorded47,724 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 CYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 47,724 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 47,586 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,136 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,840 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 21 Sep 2017 46,394 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,117 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and cracked between treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 35,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,504 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 19,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,573 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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EK56 CYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 EK56 CYU, 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 EK56 CYU registered?

EK56 CYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is EK56 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 CYU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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