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EX56 CCF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,383 mi
Last recorded117,383 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 CCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 117,383 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 117,339 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,715 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 111,715 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,740 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 105,644 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake 18%

Pass 11 Sep 2020 99,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 99,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,184 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 94,184 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,063 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 76,865 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 76,865 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,969 miles

Front no plate deteriorating

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust center bracket corroded off but system still secure

n/s/r child seat fitted

slight uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2015 70,969 miles

Front no plate deteriorating

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust center bracket corroded off but system still secure

n/s/r child seat fitted

slight uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Sep 2014 63,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Sep 2012 50,740 miles

both front tyres getting low

exhaust center section bracket corroded off but not insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,828 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes getting slightly weak

n/s/f tyre getting little low on tread

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,570 miles

nsr seat belt not checked, due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,907 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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EX56 CCF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX56 CCF, 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 EX56 CCF registered?

EX56 CCF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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