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NH55 CWF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,343 mi
Last recorded106,343 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 CWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all brake discs are corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2020 106,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all brake discs are corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriorated

n/s/f tyre is is damaged on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 6 Dec 2018 102,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 4 Dec 2018 102,984 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,969 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 94,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,706 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge and slightly perished

o/s/r tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 11 Nov 2016 82,706 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge and slightly perished

o/s/r tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,020 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine components

slight oil leak on lower engine

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

kerb related cuts in both front outer tyre walls

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,010 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,243 miles

Leak from both rear exhaust clamps

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,168 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,692 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,851 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 40,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,948 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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NH55 CWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NH55 CWF, 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 NH55 CWF registered?

NH55 CWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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