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MF06 CKD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,736 mi
Last recorded95,736 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 CKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 95,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 95,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 93,796 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,336 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,092 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,727 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear axle corroded

slight play in n/s/f strut top mounting

Fail 3 Dec 2021 79,727 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

rear axle corroded

slight play in n/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,332 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,325 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,692 miles

Central stop light not working

Rear coil spring corroded nearside offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside offside brakes slight binding on

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,455 miles

High level stop light is not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The front wiper blade rubbers are starting to split

Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 50,256 miles

All tyre treads wearing low and slight perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front nearside offside brake pads wearing low, front brake discs worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Reverse light not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,256 miles

All tyre treads wearing low and slight perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front nearside offside brake pads wearing low, front brake discs worn

Reverse light not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,990 miles

Frt brakes binding

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)

Wipers smearing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Feb 2011 30,479 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,611 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 24,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,405 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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MF06 CKD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MF06 CKD, 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 MF06 CKD registered?

MF06 CKD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is MF06 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF06 CKD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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