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VU06 CYH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,948 mi
Last recorded129,948 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 CYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 129,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 126,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 123,794 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 123,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 119,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 119,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Ingres of water in lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 113,750 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 113,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear lamp damaged with ingress of water

Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,919 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 106,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens is damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,766 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD OUTER EDGE BALD

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,377 miles

BODY DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE OUTER SILL

Fail 13 Apr 2016 86,377 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OFFSIDE FRONT INNER (3.5.1g)

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

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

BODY DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE OUTER SILL

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE REAR (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,883 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS OVER 50% WORN

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,818 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,688 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 59,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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 27 May 2011 49,854 miles

centre exhaust mounting(non supportive)fractured

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,499 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 31,229 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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VU06 CYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VU06 CYH, 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 VU06 CYH registered?

VU06 CYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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