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EO56 CFV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,353 mi
Last recorded104,353 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 CFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 104,353 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 104,337 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,500 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 102,484 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n/s/r sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 100,456 miles

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Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 99,955 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,308 miles

NSR TYRE AGED

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Fail 3 Apr 2019 98,307 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AREA NEAR AXLE BEAM MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NSR TYRE AGED

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 95,311 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 95,300 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,289 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

mil light on

Fail 17 Mar 2016 81,289 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

mil light on

Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,805 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 53,087 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,721 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,059 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,702 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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EO56 CFV 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 70%.

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 EO56 CFV, 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 EO56 CFV registered?

EO56 CFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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