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MT56 CXZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,156 mi
Last recorded66,156 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 CXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,156 miles

Brake High level inoperative

Fail 29 Jan 2022 66,041 miles

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 4 Nov 2021 65,756 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 65,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 62,733 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 62,733 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,179 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 58,179 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 53,868 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,245 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 49,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,914 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 38,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake discs pitted

high level brake light disconnected

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

Fail 29 Nov 2013 32,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake discs pitted

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,709 miles

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 23 Nov 2011 21,261 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 17,903 miles

Body Damage To All Wings And N/S Sill

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,903 miles

Body Damage To All Wings And N/S Sill

Pass 24 Nov 2009 14,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear bumper/wing damaged

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside front bumper/wing damaged

offside front tyre approx 3mm tread remaining

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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MT56 CXZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT56 CXZ, 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 MT56 CXZ registered?

MT56 CXZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is MT56 CXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT56 CXZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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