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A23 KTD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,153 mi
Last recorded115,153 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 KTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 115,153 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 115,152 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 110,812 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 110,812 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,325 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust casing badly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin coming off

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 98,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,092 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Exhaust outer casing corroded and split

Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,616 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,136 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output water droplets (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only on outer edge (3.5.1i)

high level stop lamp not working

light smearing both front wiper blades

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer holed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 69,871 miles

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,184 miles

Engine undertray slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,258 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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,556 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,121 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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A23 KTD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A23 KTD, 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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A23 KTD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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