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RF56 CKV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

192,642 mi
Last recorded192,642 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 CKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 192,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 192,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 189,515 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 189,515 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 184,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 184,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 181,864 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 181,864 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 178,776 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2021 178,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2020 175,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 169,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 157,745 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 145,399 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 133,934 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 133,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 122,430 miles

Offside slight play inner rack joint

Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,277 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,321 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 96,308 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,307 miles

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,579 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 64,234 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 51,809 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 51,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

tears in n/s wiper rubber.

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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RF56 CKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RF56 CKV, 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 RF56 CKV registered?

RF56 CKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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