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AK06 TKJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,471 mi
Last recorded113,471 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 TKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,471 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 110,124 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,470 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 96,930 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,302 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,906 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,455 miles

parking brake release button missing, brake still operates as normal

slight seepage of oil from turbo pipe

slight seepage of steering fluid from pipe union

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,483 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,234 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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AK06 TKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK06 TKJ, 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 AK06 TKJ registered?

AK06 TKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AK06 TKJ safe to buy?

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