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NU56 CCY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,889 mi
Last recorded111,889 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 CCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 111,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 111,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 106,845 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,002 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 96,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,767 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 93,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,441 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 83,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 80,277 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,537 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,026 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have cracks in outer walls

Fail 29 Jul 2016 51,766 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have cracks in outer walls

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,460 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,671 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,836 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,270 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,513 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 35,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,840 miles

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

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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NU56 CCY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol 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 NU56 CCY, 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 NU56 CCY registered?

NU56 CCY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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